Andy Kirk (musician)

Andy Kirk
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Dewey Kirk
Born(1898-05-28)May 28, 1898
Newport, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 11, 1992(1992-12-11) (aged 94)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Band leader and saxophonist
LabelsBrunswick, Decca

Andrew Dewey Kirk (May 28, 1898 – December 11, 1992)[1] was an American jazz bandleader and saxophonist who led the Twelve Clouds of Joy, a band popular during the swing era.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Obit was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Taylor, J.R. (2015) [2013]. "Kirk, Andy". Grove Music Online. Oxford: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.A2275950. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0. (subscription or UK public library membership required)

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