John Kirby And His Onyx Club Boys - Vol 2
Review by Corina Zambrano
The album Vol 2 by John Kirby and His Onyx Club Boys is a timeless masterpiece that showcases the band's exceptional musicianship and creativity. The album features 18 tracks that range from upbeat swing tunes to slow ballads, each one a testament to the band's versatility and talent.
The album opens with the lively track "Rehearsin' for a Nervous Breakdown", which sets the tone for the rest of the album. John Kirby's bass playing is the backbone of the song, while the horns and piano add a lively and playful melody that will make anyone want to dance.
Other standout tracks on the album include "Stompin' at the Savoy", a classic swing tune that features a lively horn section and a catchy melody, and "Moten Swing", a slower, more soulful tune that showcases the band's ability to play with emotion and feeling.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | ||
| Pastel Blue | ||
| Coming Back | ||
| Can’t We Be Friends | ||
| Rehearsin’ For A Nervous Breakdown | ||
| No Blues At All | ||
| Bounce Of The Sugar Plum Fairy | ||
| Bugler’s Dilemma | ||
| Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes | ||
| Fifi’s Rhapsody | ||
| Undecided | ||
| Then I’ll Be Happy | ||
| 9:20 Special | ||
| Close Shave | ||
| From A Flat To C | ||
| Mop Mop |
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Limited Edition
- Mono
- Compilation
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | George Johnson (tracks: A6, B6), Russell Procope (tracks: A1 to A5, A7 to B5, B7 to B8) |
| Clarinet | Buster Bailey |
| Double Bass | John Kirby |
| Drums | Bill Beason (tracks: A6, B6), O'Neil Spencer (tracks: A1 to A3, A5, A7, B1 to B2, B4 to B5, B7 to B8), Specs Powell (tracks: A4, A8, B3) |
| Piano | Billy Kyle (tracks: A1 to A5, A7 to B5, B7 to B8), Ram Ramirez (tracks: A6, B6) |
| Tenor Saxophone | Bud Johnson (tracks: A6, B6) |
| Trumpet | Charlie Shavers (tracks: A1 to A5, A7 to B5, B7 to B8), Emmett Berry (tracks: A6, B6) |
Notes
- Recorded in New York City 1938–45
- Cover Foto New York 1938
- Same as Vol. 2, but Yellow Label
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 5002-A
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 5002-B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A stamped): 12 - 4 5002 A
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B stamped): 12 - 4 5002 B
About John Kirby And His Onyx Club Boys
Name Vars
- John Kirby & His Onyx Club Boys
- John Kirby Orchestra
- John Kirby Y Sus Onyx Club Boys
Aliases
- John Kirby And His Orchestra
- John Kirby Sextet
Members
- Russell Procope
- Buster Bailey
- John Kirby
- Billy Kyle
- Charlie Shavers
- O'Neil Spencer
