Andy Kirk

American jazz saxophonist and tubist, bandleader (1898-1992)
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Andy Kirk

Summary

Andy Kirk is a human[1]. He was born in Newport[2]. He was born on May 28, 1898[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on December 11, 1992[5]. He worked as a bandleader[6], conductor[7], saxophonist[8], and jazz musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Andy Kirk's place of birth was Newport[2].
  • Andy Kirk died in New York City[4].
  • Andy Kirk was born on May 28, 1898[3].
  • Andy Kirk died on December 11, 1992[5].
  • Andy Kirk held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Andy Kirk is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
  • Andy Kirk's professions included bandleader[6].
  • Andy Kirk's professions included conductor[7].
  • Andy Kirk worked as a saxophonist[8].
  • Andy Kirk worked as a jazz musician[9].
  • Andy Kirk received the NEA Jazz Masters[13].
  • Andy Kirk was a member of Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy[14].
  • Andy Kirk is recorded as male[15].
  • Andy Kirk's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Andy Kirk's genre is jazz[17].
  • Andy Kirk's record label is recorded as Brunswick Records[18].
  • Andy Kirk's Commons category is recorded as Andy Kirk[19].
  • Andy Kirk's family name is recorded as Kikr[20].
  • Andy Kirk's given name is recorded as Andrew[21].
  • Andy Kirk's given name is recorded as Dewey[22].
  • Andy Kirk's instrument is recorded as saxophone[23].
  • Andy Kirk's instrument is recorded as tuba[24].
  • Andy Kirk's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[25].
  • Andy Kirk's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Andrew Dewey Kirk'}[26].
  • Andy Kirk's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Andy Kirk'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Andy Kirk's place of birth was Newport[2]. He was born on May 28, 1898[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bandleader[6], conductor[7], saxophonist[8], and jazz musician[9].

Recognition

Andy Kirk received the NEA Jazz Masters[13].

Death and Burial

Andy Kirk died on December 11, 1992[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Andy Kirk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Andy Kirk born?

Andy Kirk's place of birth was Newport[2].

Where did Andy Kirk die?

Andy Kirk passed away in New York City[4].

What did Andy Kirk do for work?

Andy Kirk worked as bandleader[6], conductor[7], saxophonist[8], and jazz musician[9].

What awards did Andy Kirk receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre jazz
    Cantic id 981061182018606706
    Record label Brunswick Records
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