John Kirby and His Orchestra: Flow Gently Sweet Rhythm

by Alan Williams

Overview

During the swing era, the John Kirby Orchestra was a phenomenon unlike any other in jazz. Acclaimed jazz writer, Nate Hentoff once said,"This famous sextet was so together that other musicians marveled at the collective precision of their brialliant display of musicianship." The band included; Charlie Shavers - trumpet, O'Neil Spencer - drums, Russell Procope - sax, Buster Bailey - clarinet, Billy Kyle - pianist. Maxine Sullivan sung vocals on their first hit "Loch Lomond" in 1938. Flow Gently Sweet Rhythm, 2017 is their story. It's one the greatest jazz stories ever written.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940044429895
Publisher:	Alan Williams
Publication date:	07/22/2012
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	775 KB

About the Author

Hello, my name is Alan Williams. I am Kirby's grandson and a his biographer. I was born and raised in Winchester, Va., and I'm a 1973 graduate of John Handley High School. I was a student at Potomac State College of West Virginia University; I earned my B.S. in Workforce, Education and Development from Southern Illinois University and my M.S. in Public Administration at Troy University. I'm a retired Navy Veteran and I'm enjoying my second career in law enforcement. I'm a self taught electric bass player and thoroughly enjoy 1960s and 1970s progressive jazz. My mom, Yvonne Kirk Williams, my grandma, Mary Kirk Laws, Kirby's cousin - June Gaskins, Kirby's schoolmate Mrs. Anna Bertha, jazz enthusiast and Winchester resident Russell Mason and Kirby's music teacher, Powell Gibson (all deceased) provided me a thorough education through writings and personal interviews about Kirby's upbringing and his career. I'm proud to present, "Flow Gently Sweet Rhythm, 2017." Remember, smile and be serious about jazz. Thanks for downloading my ebook.