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Complete Columbia & RCA Victor Recordings
John Kirby
Complete Columbia & RCA Victor Recordings
Genres: Jazz, Pop
 
  •  Track Listings (26) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (26) - Disc #2

The complete recordings made by the legendary Only master takes. For the first time in one set. 2 CD set

     

CD Details

All Artists: John Kirby
Title: Complete Columbia & RCA Victor Recordings
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Definitive Spain
Release Date: 6/12/2001
Album Type: Import
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Styles: Swing Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 843600116821

Synopsis

Album Description
The complete recordings made by the legendary Only master takes. For the first time in one set. 2 CD set
 

CD Reviews

A gem from an underrated band
Mona | upstate new york | 08/02/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"why the john kirby sextet is not better known is a complete mystery to me. they had all the style, talent and heart of any big band out there. and even though i grew up with a grandfather who taught me to love big band jazz, it took listening to don byron's "bug music" to finally find john kirby. as he says, they were brave, sophisticated and made up of some of the finest african-american jazz players of the period. give it a try - you won't be disappointed."
The most famous band you never heard of
Larry Griest | Indianapolis, IN USA | 02/03/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Like many of you my introduction to the music of John Kirby came courtesy of Don Byron's "Bug Music". After hearing the original recordings in this set I am even more impressed by Mr. Byron's ability to respect the music and play it in the style it deserves. These recordings from 70 years ago show just how creative John Kirby and his band were. I have never before thought of music this old as being "fresh", but this is. The arrangements and the skill of the players allow their intelligence, humor, and joy of creating music burst through."