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Kirk Lightsey

Detroit-born jazz pianist with a sophisticated post-bop style.
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Kirk Lightsey

Lightsey Live
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Kirk 'n' Marcus
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Lightsey 1
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Everything Happens to M …
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Isotope
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Shorter by Two

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Kirk Lightsey

Kirk Lightsey - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2020s

Born

February 15, 1937 in Detroit, MI

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Post-Bop Jazz Instrument Piano Jazz Saxophone Jazz

Member Of

The Leaders The Satchmo Legacy Band

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