The Biggest Little Band In The Land
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John Kirby's Sextet was one of the most sophisticated and innovative small jazz groups of the 1930s and 1940s, known for witty arrangements and impeccable musicianship in a compact format. This reissue captures their spark perfectly, featuring bright swing played with remarkable precision and playfulness. The arrangements were clever without being precious, swinging without being bombastic. Each musician contributes a distinct voice within the tightly woven ensemble. This 1999 reissue is essential for serious jazz collectors and anyone interested in how creative constraints lead to genuine innovation.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Dixieland |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | NM copy all around |
| Label | ASV |
| Year | 1999 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. The Lady Is A Tramp
2. Loch Lomond
3. Rehearsin' For A Nervous Breakdown
4. Pastel Blue (Blue Dilema)
5. Undecided
6. Effervescent Blues
7. Anitra's Dance
8. Sweet Georgia Brown
9. Front And Center
10. Royal Garden Blues
11. Opus Five
12. Blue Skies
13. Rose Room
14. Jumpin' In The Pump Room
15. Blues Petite
16. Chloe
17. Can't We Be Friends
18. Lucia (Sextet)
19. Beethoven Riffs On
20. It's Only A Paper Moon
21. No Blues At All
22. St. Louis Blues
23. At The Crossroads
24. 9.20 Special
25. Mop Mop
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