John Kirby Sextet Musicomania

The Biggest Little Band In The Land, the John Kirby Sextet from the 1947 movie Sepia Cinderella. Charlie Shavers trumpet Buster Bailey clarinet Charlie Holmes alto saxophone Billy Kyle piano John Kirby bass Big Sid Catlett drums John Kirby s band was at the height of their popularity from 19381942, with their sophisticated, elegant and light style of swing. Here we have Sid Catlett replacing drummer O Neill Spencer who died in 1944.