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They called it “The Biggest Little Band In The Land”. After the band started sounding good, the guys themselves became interested in it. That helped a lot. We got so that we used to memorise most of the music: we didn’t even take the music on the gigs most of the time. That always gives the scene a good sound—when you don’t have to be ...
But his biggest claim to fame was as the leader of the Onyx Club Boys, a sextet which deservedly won the accolade: “The Biggest Little Band In The Land”. This remarkable ‘orchestra’ boasted a starry front line of Charlie Shavers on trumpet, Buster Bailey on clarinet and Russell Procope on alto saxophone, and a rhythm section of Kirby ...
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1. Feb. 2002 · John Kirby led a most unusual group during the height of the big-band era, a sextet comprised of trumpeter Charlie Shavers, clarinetist Buster Bailey, altoist Russell Procope, pianist Billy Kyle, drummer O'Neil Spencer and his own bass.
- Craig Jolley
10. Feb. 2007 · Biggest Little Band in the Land. Maxine Sullivan (Artist), Charlie Shavers (Composer, Performer), Moisés Simóns (Composer), Format: Audio CD. 4.7 4 ratings. $1087.
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View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1994 CD release of "1938-1941 The Biggest Little Band In The Land" on Discogs.
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I’d say it’s the best band I ever played with. They called it “The Biggest Little Band In The Land”. After the band started sounding good, the guys themselves became interested in it. That helped a lot. We got so that we used to memorise most of the music: we didn’t even take the music on the gigs most of the time.
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1985 Vinyl release of "1938-1941 The Biggest Little Band In The World" on Discogs.
