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Billy Kyle

Billy Kyle

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Born July 14, 1914 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died February 23, 1966

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A lesser-known pianist of the big band era, Billy Kyle began gigging with local bands while in his teens. In the early 1930's, he free-lanced in New York, then was resident pianist at the Memphis Club in Philadelphia. He first came to prominence as accompanist for vocalist Bon Bon Tunnell on radio station KYW. After a stint with the band of Lucky Millinder (1936-38), Kyle joined the John Kirby Sextet, which included among its personnel such illustrious jazz musicians as Russell Procope, Buster Bailey and Charlie Shavers. Kyle remained with 'The Biggest Little Band in the Land' until called up for military service in 1942. He then worked extensively with Sy Oliver, as well as fronting several small combos of his own. From 1953 until his death, he was a member of the Louis Armstrong All-Stars and can be glimpsed in the musical High Society (1956). Kyle was noted for a delicate style and a tendency to prefer rhythmic support to playing lead piano.

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BBC Show of the Week TV Series1965Self - Piano

Hallo Satchmo Documentary1965Self

When the Boys Meet the Girls Poster

When the Boys Meet the Girls Feature Film1965Pianist with Louis Armstrong

Shindig! Poster

Shindig! TV Series1964Self - Pianist

The Mike Douglas Show Poster

The Mike Douglas Show TV Series1961Self

BP Super Show TV Series1959Self - Piano

Die Nacht vor der Premiere Poster

Die Nacht vor der Premiere Feature Film1959Billy Kyle

Satchmo the Great Poster

Satchmo the Great Documentary1957Self - Billy Kyle

The Edsel Show Poster

The Edsel Show TV Special1957Self - Pianist

High Society Poster

High Society Feature Film1956Louis' Pianist

The Swift Show Wagon with Horace Heidt and the American Way TV Series1955Self - Pianist

This Is Your Life Poster

This Is Your Life TV Series1955Self

Sepia Cinderella Poster

Sepia Cinderella Feature Film1947Pianist - John Kirby Sextet

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