Bassist John Kirby led the swing group known as the "Smallest Big Band in the World. " Alyn Shipton charts the story of this remarkable and influential band, including rare recordings of its work at the dawn of modem jazz with Dizzy Gillespie.
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Bassist John Kirby led the swing group known as the "Smallest Big Band in the World. " Alyn Shipton charts the story of this remarkable and influential band, including rare recordings of its work at the dawn of modem jazz with Dizzy Gillespie.
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