Back to top

Ken Colyer

external links Links

Artist information

Year of Birth:1928
Year of death:1988

Biography

(source: wikipedia)

Kenneth Colyer (18 April 1928 – 8 March 1988) was an English jazz trumpeter and cornetist, devoted to New Orleans jazz. His band was also known for skiffle interludes.
He was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, but grew up in Soho, London, and served as a member of his church choir. When his elder brother Bill (1922—2009) went off to serve in World War II he left his jazz records behind, which influenced Ken Colyer. He joined the... more

Also known as

  • Ken Colyer Skiffle Group
  • Ken Colyer Jazzmen
more

Get to know...