About 1933 Kirby left Henderson to play with Chick Webb (twice), before returning to Henderson, and thence joining Lucky Millinder; he briefly led a quartet in 1935, but was usually employed as bassist in others' groups.
About 1933 Kirby left Henderson to play with Chick Webb (twice). This was before returning to Henderson, and thence joining Lucky Millinder. He briefly led a quartet in 1935. He briefly was usually employed as bassist in others' groups.