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Humphrey Lyttelton's impact on the British jazz scene, as well as his wit and charm as a broadcaster and writer, made him a beloved and influential figure in British culture. His legacy continues to inspire and entertain jazz enthusiasts and comedy fans alike.
Playing for Eton. 1/4 Humphrey Lyttelton tells June Knox-Mawer about his life and passion for music. All episodes of Humphrey Lyttelton - Play As I Please.
Humphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton (23 May 1921 – 25 April 2008), also known as Humph, was an English jazz musician and broadcaster from the Lyttelton family. Having taught himself the trumpet at school, Lyttelton became a professional musician, leading his own eight-piece band, which recorded a hit single, " Bad Penny Blues ", in 1956.
Today Humphrey is busier than ever. His band, one of the most versatile in the world, still tours regularly. He presents The Best of Jazz on BBC Radio 2 and has chaired the hugely popular panel game I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue on Radio 4 for 30 years.
- May 23, 1921
- April 25, 2008
Nov 5, 2006 · Desert Island Discs. Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives. Kirsty Young's castaway is jazz trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton.
Apr 29, 2008 · Radiohead have paid tribute to Humphrey Littleton, the jazz musician and radio broadcaster who died last week aged 86. The band previously recorded with Lyttelton on the Amnesiac album track ...
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Apr 28, 2008 · LONDON (AP) Humphrey Lyttelton, a jazz trumpeter and broadcaster who was host of the surreal BBC Radio game show “I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue,” died here on Friday. He was 86.
