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Andy Kirk

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American jazz saxophonist and tubist, bandleader (1898-1992)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1898 to 1992 · aged 94
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Andrew Dewey Kirk was an American jazz bandleader and saxophonist who led the Twelve Clouds of Joy, a band popular during the swing era.

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NEA Jazz Masters

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1992 · aged 94
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15 languages

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