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There are three known artists with this name. Andrew Dewey Kirk, the band leader from 1930's/40's; Andy Kirk, a contemporary ambient/electronica musician; and Andy Kirk, a contemporary Christian musician. 1) Andrew Dewey Kirk (May 28, 1898 in Newport, Kentucky – December 11, 1992 in New York City) was a jazz bass saxophonist and tubist best known as a bandleader. He started his musical career playing with George Morrison's band, but then went on to join Terrence Holder's Dark Clouds of Joy. In 1929 he was elected leader after Holder departed. Renaming themselves Twelve Clouds of Joy they set up in...

Emma Kirkby (soprano) is recognised as one of the world's greatest early music specialists. It is remarkable that she has become one of the most prominent names in her field, having been a classics student, at Somerville College, Oxford, and then an English teacher before her talent and profound ability were recognised - although a part in the Hanford Nativity Play was written especially for her, and has been performed annually ever since (see The Blackmore Vale Magazine Dec 2004). She was educated at Sherborne School for Girls. In 1999 Emma was voted Artist of the Year by Classic FM...

In 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his debut album "Floppy Disk" with James' support. From the latter term of 1980's, Whalum began to make a name for himself as a sideman of great insight and musicianship, playing on albums by a wide variety of artists -- including Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, Al Jarreau and many others. He also toured with Whitney Houston. Her song I Will Always Love You's sax solo is Kirk's performance. He signed Warner Bros. Records in 1996, and he...

The Kirkbys were a folk-rock quintet, belonging to the British invasion of the the late '60s. Born in Liverpool as "the Tuxedos", the Kirkbys started with pop/rock melodies and evolved in new sounds. The group formed around the guitarist Jimmy Campbell and the drummer Kenny Goodlass, featuring the guitarist John Lloyd, bassist Alby Power, and vocalist Gerry Savage. The most famous single of Kirkbys' discography is their song "It's a Crime" of 1966, but also "Flowers Are Flowering", "Michael Angelo," and some highlight of 1967, recognizable as the beginning of the British psychedelia. It's curious that their song "She'll get...

chefkirk is Roger H. Smith. Working under the inclusive category of experimental noise, chefkirk creates distinctive compositions of sound by combining together improvised drone and harsh electronics forced from a minimal arsenal of glitchy instruments and feedback loops. Being a socially and politically conscious citizen of the world, chefkirk illustrates his deep concern and love for all living things through the artwork, titles, and modest messages on his numerous releases. The whole of his work will unquestionably carry his personal message loudly: animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment, GO VEGAN! chefkirk makes his...