Leroy Kirkland
Leroy Edward Kirkland[1] (February 10, 1904 or 1906 – April 6, 1988) was an American arranger, bandleader, guitarist and songwriter whose career spanned the eras of big band jazz, R&B, rock and roll and soul.
Life and career
Born in
OKeh Records, Mercury Records and other companies, and worked on rock and roll shows with Alan Freed.[2] Two of his compositions became popular with jazz musicians: "Charleston Alley" (recorded by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Charlie Barnet, and others) and "Cloudburst" (recorded by Count Basie, The Pointer Sisters, and others).[2] Kirkland's co-composed number, "Something's Got a Hold on Me" was first recorded by Etta James in 1962.[4]
Although behind the scenes for most of his career, Kirkland contributed to the recordings of musicians such as Etta James,
Ruby and the Romantics, whom he managed.[3]
Kirkland died in New York City in 1988.[2]
References
- ^ "VARIOUS ARTISTS : Leroy Kirkland - Good Gracious". Originalproduct.de. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-61117-621-6.
- ^ ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
- ^ James, Etta (1962). Etta James (Liner notes). Etta James. Argo Records.
- ^ Artist Biography by Eugene Chadbourne at AllMusic
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