Ken Colyer | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 18 April 1928 Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England |
| Origin | London, England |
| Died | 8 March 1988 (aged 59) France |
| Genres | New Orleans jazz |
| Occupation | Instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, cornet |
| Years active | 1940s–1980s |
Kenneth Colyer (18 April 1928 – 8 March 1988) was an English jazz trumpeter and cornetist, devoted to New Orleans jazz.[1] His band was also known for skiffle interludes.[2]
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 292. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ Profile, Music.guardian.co.uk; accessed 1 June 2008.