1937-1938
Andy Kirk was a major swing era bandleader from Kansas City, leading one of the most sophisticated big bands of the 1930s. This Classics reissue collects recordings from 1937-1938, the group's peak years when they were competing with Basie and Ellington. The Clouds of Joy were known for their tight arrangements and Kirk's visionary leadership, featuring stellar soloists like tenor saxophonist John Williams and vocalist Pha Terrell. The sound is pristine swing—brassy, energetic, with that Kansas City looseness that made the era so vital. Vocals, punchy horns, and swinging rhythms define the sound. This is essential territory for swing fans and anyone exploring the deep roots of American jazz.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Swing Big Band Vocal |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Classics |
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Style:
- Swing, Big Band, Vocal
- Label:
- Classics (11)
- Country:
- Europe
- Year:
- 1991
- 1. Downstream 2:59
- 2. In The Groove 3:04
- 3. Worried Over You 3:09
- 4. Foolin' Myself 3:01
- 5. I'm Glad For Your Sake (But I'm Sorry For Mine) 2:58
- 6. I'll Get Along Somehow 2:48
- 7. A Mellow Bit Of Rhythm 3:19
- 8. In My Wildest Dreams 2:52
- 9. Better Luck Next Time 2:46
- 10. With Love In My Heart 2:39
- 11. What's Mine Is Yours 3:15
- 12. Why Can't We Do It Again 3:08
- 13. The Key To My Heart 3:07
- 14. I Went To A Gipsy 2:49
- 15. Lover, Come Back To Me! 3:12
- 16. Poor Butterfly 2:50
- 17. The Big Dipper 2:54
- 18. Bear Down 2:59
- 19. I Surrender Dear 3:06
- 20. Twinklin' 3:11
- 21. It Must Be True (You're Mine - All Mine) 3:08
- 22. I'll Get By 3:05
- 23. Little Joe From Chicago 2:49
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