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[5] Bands and recording. In 1928, Kirby arrived in Baltimore, where he met trombonist Jimmy Harrison, saxophonist Coleman Hawkins and composer Duke Ellington. Harrison persuaded Kirby to switch from trombone to tuba.
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Nov 28, 2018 · John Kirby was hired to lead a band at the Onyx Club on 52nd Street in 1937, an engagement that lasted for 11 months and led to his group being billed as the Onyx Club Boys. The 28-year old bassist finally had a chance to form the type of band that he had dreamt about.
John Kirby (December 31, 1908 – June 14, 1952), was a jazz double-bassist who played the trombone as well as tuba. Kirby was born in Winchester, Virginia. In 1926 he moved to Baltimore, Maryland, a town he is still linked to by some.
Feb 1, 2002 · John Kirby led a most unusual group during the height of the big-band era, a sextet comprised of trumpeter Charlie Shavers, clarinetist Buster Bailey, altoist Russell Procope, pianist Billy Kyle, drummer O'Neil Spencer and his own bass.
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John Kirby, December 31, 1908 – June 14 1952 was a jazz double bassist who also played the tuba and trombone. Kirby was born in Winchester (Virginia). He moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1926, where he remains connected to some.
