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Also known as Andrew Dewey “Andy” Kirk

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

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1935-08-07
Active to
1977-12-05
2008 universal fire victimhard bopjazzjazz and bluessoul jazz

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There are three known artists with this name. Andrew Dewey Kirk, the band leader from 1930's/40's; Andy Kirk, a contemporary ambient/electronica musician; and Andy Kirk, a contemporary Christian musician. 1) Andrew Dewey Kirk (May 28, 1898 in Newport, Kentucky – December 11, 1992 in New York City) was a jazz bass saxophonist and tubist best known as a bandleader. He started his musical career playing with George Morrison's band, but then went on to join Terrence Holder's Dark Clouds of Joy. <a

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Kirk
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Newport
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
jazz musician
Genre
jazz
Instrument
tuba
Record label
Brunswick Records
Image
Andy Kirk.jpg
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birth name
Andrew Dewey Kirk
name in native language
Andy Kirk
date of birth
1898-05-28
date of death
1992-12-11
Commons category
Andy Kirk
ethnic group
African Americans
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