Andy Kirk

Andy Kirk

Andrew Dewey Kirk (May 28, 1898 – December 11, 1992) was an American jazz bandleader and saxophonist who led the Twelve Clouds of Joy, a band popular during the swing era.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 28, 1898 (Newport), Died December 11, 1992 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1945

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, bass saxophone, tuba, composer, saxophone

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 126-145 of 145 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	68364	10-in.	11/18/1940	Or have I ?	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	68546	10-in.	1/3/1941	Cuban boogie woogie	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	68547	10-in.	1/3/1941	A dream dropped in	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	68548	10-in.	1/3/1941	Is it a sin (lovin' you) ?	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	68549	10-in.	1/3/1941	Ring dem bells	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	69519	10-in.	7/17/1941	Big time grip-1	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	69520	10-in.	7/17/1941	47th Street jive	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	69521	10-in.	7/17/1941	I'm misunderstood	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	69522	10-in.	7/17/1941	No answer	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	71050	10-in.	7/14/1942	Hey lawdy Mama	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	71051	10-in.	7/14/1942	Boogie woogie cocktail	Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	71052	10-in.	7/14/1942	Ride on, ride on	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	71053	10-in.	7/14/1942	Mc Ghee special-2	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	71239	10-in.	7/31/1942	Worried life blues	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	71240	10-in.	7/31/1942	Take it and git	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	71241	10-in.	7/31/1942	Hip hip hooray	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	71242	10-in.	7/31/1942	Unlucky blues	Andy Kirk ; Twelve Clouds of Joy	leader
Decca	73161	10-in.	11/27/1945	Get together with the Lord	The Jubalaires ; Andy Kirk	leader
Decca	73162	10-in.	11/27/1945	I know	The Jubalaires ; Andy Kirk	leader
Decca	73163	10-in.	11/27/1945	Soothe me	The Jubalaires ; Andy Kirk	leader

(Results 126-145 of 145 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kirk, Andy," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105570.

Kirk, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105570.

"Kirk, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.