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 1938-1942, with their sophisticated, elegant and light style of swing. Here we have Sid Catlett replacing drummer O’Neill Spencer who died in 1944.