O'Neill Spencer

O'Neill Spencer

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Betsy: Blue Skies
Betsy: Blue Skies Buster Bailey & Claude Thornhill & Maxine Sullivan & O'Neill Spencer & John Kirby & Pete Brown & Babe Russin & Frank Newton
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond Buster Bailey & Claude Thornhill & Maxine Sullivan & O'Neill Spencer & John Kirby & Pete Brown & Babe Russin & Frank Newton
I'm Coming Virginia
I'm Coming Virginia Buster Bailey & Claude Thornhill & Maxine Sullivan & O'Neill Spencer & John Kirby & Pete Brown & Babe Russin & Frank Newton
Bounce Of The Sugar Plum Fairies
Bounce Of The Sugar Plum Fairies Billy Kyle & Charlie Shavers & Buster Bailey & Russell Procope & O'Neill Spencer & John Kirby
Close Shave
Close Shave Billy Kyle & Charlie Shavers & Buster Bailey & Russell Procope & O'Neill Spencer & John Kirby

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About O'Neill Spencer

A tasteful drummer and an OK singer, O'Neill Spencer is most famous for his membership in the classic John Kirby Sextet. After playing with local bands in Ohio, Spencer's first important job was with Al Sears in 1930; he picked up more important experience with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band (1931-1936). Spencer joined Kirby's group as early as 1937 and his quiet but steady support kept the group swinging; he also contributed occasional vocals. During the '30s, Spencer also appeared on many record dates including with Red Allen, Mildred Bailey, Sidney Bechet, Frankie Newton, Lil Armstrong, Jimm...