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The Biggest Little Band in the Land," as it was called it, began recording in August 1937 with a swing version of "Loch Lomond." The group's name would vary with time and depending on who was credited as session leader: John Kirby and His Onyx Club Boys, John Kirby and His Orchestra, Buster Bailey and His Rhythm Busters, Buster ...
Charlie Shavers. Trumpet, Arranged By. Versions. Filter by. Format. Labels & Companies. Country. Year. 2 versions. Add to Wantlist. Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for The Biggest Little Band In The Land by John Kirby & His Orchestra. Compare versions and buy on Discogs.
CHARLIE SHAVERS . About the size of it ... August 1917, I was actually born m 1920. When I went with John Kirby’s band I had to put my age up in order to work—because of the child labour scene. My first instrument was banjo. I wish I’d ... They called it “The Biggest Little Band In The Land”.
10 de feb. de 2007 · Biggest Little Band in the Land. Maxine Sullivan (Artist), Charlie Shavers (Composer, Performer), Moisés Simóns (Composer), Format: Audio CD. 4.7 4 ratings. $1087. See all 2 formats and editions. Streaming. Unlimited MP3. $9.49. Listen with our. Free App. Audio CD. $10.87 5 Used from $7.29. From the brand. Vinyl of the Month Club. Best Sellers.
The Biggest Little Band In The Land gives a superb 28-track demonstration of their abilities: a happy blend of standards (e.g. Sweet Georgia Brown, Blue Skies, It’s Only A Paper Moon, St. Louis Blues), originals (e.g. Undecided – their biggest hit, Pastel Blue, Jumpin’ In The Pump Room) and breezy adaptations of classics (e.g. Anitra’s Dance, Lu...
John Kirby – 1938-1941 The Biggest Little Band In The World. Tracklist. Hide Credits. Credits. Alto Saxophone – Russell Procope. Bass – John Kirby. Clarinet – Buster Bailey. Drums – Spencer O'Neil * Piano – Billy Kyle. Trumpet – Charlie Shavers. Notes. Distributed & Marketed by SAAR Srl., Milan, Italy. Licensed by JTV-FL. A Sarabandas Product.
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1981 Vinyl release of "The Biggest Little Band In The Land" on Discogs.
