John Kirby
Jazz bassist. Born: December 31, 1908 in Winchester, VA, USA Died: June 14, 1952 in Hollywood, USA Originally a trombone/tuba player, John Kirby switched with success to bass in 1930 in [a=Fletcher Henderson]'s orchestra. He gained success in the end of the 1930s with his own sextet, previously named The Onyx Club Boys, with occasional vocals provided by his (at this time) wife [a=Maxine Sullivan]. After World War II his career declined and he died before a planned comeback.
Releases
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In Chronology - 1945-1946
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In Chronology - 1938-1939
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In Chronology - 1941-1943
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In Chronology - 1939-1941
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Rehearsin' For A Nervous Breakdown
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John Kirby
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1938-1941 The Biggest Little Band In The Land
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Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs 1935-1937
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More 1940–1941
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The Complete Una Mae Carlisle (1940-1942) And John Kirby (1941-1942) ; Jazz Tribune 64
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1938-1941 The Biggest Little Band In The World
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Le Stelle Del Jazz Vol. 3
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Echoes Of Harlem
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The Biggest Little Band 1937-1941
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Boss Of The Bass
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Man O' Mine / I Want You I Need You
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Lady Be Good / All The Things You Are
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1940 - Flow Gently, Sweet Rhythm ...
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I Want You I Need You / I Got A Right To Sing The Blues
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Studio 3
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The Savory Collection 1935-1940
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World Broadcast Recordings 1940-41
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Classic Brunswick & Columbia Teddy Wilson Sessions 1934-1942
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Best
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The Charlie Barnet Collection 1935-47
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The Complete Chick Webb & Ella Fitzgerald Decca Sessions (1934-1941)
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The Biggest Little Band In The Flat Land
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Ingrid Volym 1
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Classic Coleman Hawkins Sessions 1922-1947
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Billie Holiday
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The Jazz Singers
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Small Band Recordings 1936 - 1944
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50 Singing Ladies - Une Anthologie 1933 / 1959
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A Good Day
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The Best Small Jazz Bands (1936-1955)
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The Complete Lionel Hampton Victor Sessions 1937-1941
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99x Jazz
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Billy's Blues
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Maestros Del Jazz
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Classic Chu Berry Columbia And Victor Sessions
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Billie Holiday
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The War: A Ken Burns Film
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Lady Day: The Master Takes And Singles
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The Essential Sides Remastered 1929 - 1939
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God Bless The Child: The Very Best Of Billie Holiday
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Stomping At The Savoy
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Jazz In The Charts 31/100 (I'm Sorry I Made You Cry 1937 (2))
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Jazz In The Charts 37/100 - Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet (1937- 1938)
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Jazz In The Charts 33/100 - Nola (1937 (4))
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Jazz In The Charts 47/100 - Undecided (1939 (2))
In Chronology - 1945-1946
In Chronology - 1938-1939
In Chronology - 1941-1943
In Chronology - 1939-1941
Rehearsin' For A Nervous Breakdown
John Kirby
1938-1941 The Biggest Little Band In The Land
Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs 1935-1937
More 1940–1941
The Complete Una Mae Carlisle (1940-1942) And John Kirby (1941-1942) ; Jazz Tribune 64
1938-1941 The Biggest Little Band In The World
Le Stelle Del Jazz Vol. 3
Echoes Of Harlem
The Biggest Little Band 1937-1941
Boss Of The Bass
Man O' Mine / I Want You I Need You
Lady Be Good / All The Things You Are
1940 - Flow Gently, Sweet Rhythm ...
I Want You I Need You / I Got A Right To Sing The Blues
Studio 3
The Savory Collection 1935-1940
World Broadcast Recordings 1940-41
Classic Brunswick & Columbia Teddy Wilson Sessions 1934-1942
Best
The Complete Chick Webb & Ella Fitzgerald Decca Sessions (1934-1941)
The Biggest Little Band In The Flat Land
Ingrid Volym 1
Classic Coleman Hawkins Sessions 1922-1947
Billie Holiday
The Jazz Singers
Small Band Recordings 1936 - 1944
50 Singing Ladies - Une Anthologie 1933 / 1959
A Good Day
The Best Small Jazz Bands (1936-1955)
The Complete Lionel Hampton Victor Sessions 1937-1941
99x Jazz
Billy's Blues
Maestros Del Jazz
Classic Chu Berry Columbia And Victor Sessions
Billie Holiday
The War: A Ken Burns Film
Lady Day: The Master Takes And Singles
The Essential Sides Remastered 1929 - 1939
God Bless The Child: The Very Best Of Billie Holiday
Stomping At The Savoy
Jazz In The Charts 31/100 (I'm Sorry I Made You Cry 1937 (2))
Jazz In The Charts 37/100 - Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet (1937- 1938)
Jazz In The Charts 33/100 - Nola (1937 (4))
Jazz In The Charts 47/100 - Undecided (1939 (2))