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Kirby, John, 1908-1952

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Personal name headingKirby, John, 1908-1952
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See alsoJohn Kirby Orchestra
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John Kirby Band
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Birth date1908-12-31
Death date1952-06-14
Place of birthBaltimore (Md.)
Place of deathHollywood (Calif.)
Field of activityJazz
Profession or occupationDouble bassists Arrangers (Musicians)
Bandleader
Found inHis John Kirby [SR] p1978: label (John Kirby, double bass player and arranger) container (b. 1908 in Baltimore; d. June 1952 in California)
New Grove dictionary of American music, 1986 (Kirby, John; b. Dec. 31, 1908, Baltimore, MD; d. June 14, 1952, Hollywood, CA; jazz double bass player and bandleader)
Shavers, C. The complete Charlie Shavers [SR] 1957: container (John Kirby Orchestra)