by Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy · Classics France · CD · EAN 3307517068125
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«Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy 1940-1942» is the jazz compilation by Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy, released in 1993 by Classics Records, on CD.
Recordings by Andy Kirk's big band between 1940 and 1942, in the midst of the swing era, with pianist and arranger Mary Lou Williams and solos by Howard McGhee and Harold Baker. Vocalists include June Richmond, Henry Wells and Floyd Smith. Highlights include «Midnight Stroll», «Twelfth Street Rag» and «Ring Dem Bells».
Volume in The Chronological Classics series, with 23 tracks on a single CD; catalogue number Classics 681.
Aimed at classic jazz collectors and fans of Kansas City big bands.
