Billy Kyle

About the artist

William Osborne "Billy" Kyle (July 14, 1914 - February 23, 1966) was an American jazz pianist. Kyle was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began playing the piano in school and by the early 1930s worked with Lucky Millinder, and later the Mills Blue Rhythm Band. In 1938, he joined John Kirby's band, but was drafted in 1942. After the war, he worked with Kirby's band briefly and also worked with Sy Oliver. He then spent thirteen years as a member of Louis Armstrong's All-Stars, and performed in the 1956 musical High Society.

Top songs

1. Between Sets
2. I Ain't Got Nobody
3. Finishing up a Date
4. Ooh Baby You Knock Me Out
5. Ooh, Baby You Knock Me Out
6. The Song Is Ended
7. Havin' a Ball
8. Girl of My Dreams
9. All You Want to Do Is Dance
10. Date for Eight

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