Andy Kirk and His Orchestra, Together

AFRS Jubilee 134 45-06-04 25:27 - 28:25 minutes Andy Kirk and His Orchestra, Together Probably Harry Lawson, John Lynch, Talib Dawood, Claude Dunson on trumpets. Milton Robinson, Wayman Richardson, Bob Murray on trombones. Joe Evans, Reuben Phillips on alto saxes.
Jimmie Forrest, Eddie Davis on tenor saxes. Johnny Taylor on baritone sax. Hank Jones on piano. Floyd Smith on guitar. Lavern Baker on string bass. Ben Thigpen on drums. With Andy Kirk as leader. Gwynn Time on vocals.

Joe Evans interview http://wordybirds.org/2008/04/11/joe-evans/

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[blkangel1979]

Ben Thigpen was the drummer in the Andy Kirk Orchestra. My brother Ed Thigpen was his son and was the featured drummer with The Oscar Peterson Trio for many years. Please correct out of respect for my dad and brother.

[blkangel1979]

Ben Thigpen was the drummer in Andy Kirk's orchestra.  Ed Thigpen, my brother was his son! Please check your sources before posting. They were both incredible drummers, and the legacy continues... however, Ben Thigpen is the patriarch. thanks and be blessed(Rosalind Thigpen, Facebook)