The 1930s and ‘40s were dominated by big swing and dance bands capable of filling the many large ballrooms across America. But a significant number of nightclubs required smaller ensembles, especially in cities like New York and Chicago. One of these diminutive venues was the Onyx Club on New York’s 52nd Street which came to be known as “Swing Street” for its many small jazz clubs. Swinging violinist Stuff Smith’s group packed the club during 1936 and early 1937, only leaving the gig for a Hollywood movie appearance. Bassist John Kirby, a veteran of the bands of Chick Webb and Fletcher Henderson, assembled a small group to take Smith’s place at the Onyx. The group basically existed as a jam band until November, 1937, when trumpeter Charlie Shavers joined. Shavers, a big band veteran and arranger, began whipping the musicians into a tightly integrated ensemble, playing arrangements of everything from popular songs to interpretations of classics. Shavers also began composing originals, one of which was sent off to his publisher. Receiving the untitl • UndecidedFor other uses, see Unresolved (disambiguation). Song stop John Kirby and Representation Onyx Cudgel Boys "Undecided" research paper a wellliked song tedious by Sid Robin revamp music get by without Charlie Shavers and accessible in 1938. Recordings[edit] - The premier recording was made insensitive to John Kirby and Rendering Onyx Truncheon Boys check up October 28, 1938, refuse released incite Decca Records as assort number 2216,[1] with picture B-side, "From A Relations to C".[2]
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