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He was inspired by the trumpeters Louis Armstrong (who subsequently referred to Lyttelton as "that cat in England who swings his ass off") [2] and Nat Gonella. He taught himself the instrument, and formed a quartet at the school in 1936 that included the future journalist Ludovic Kennedy on drums.
Jan 24, 2021 · Sixty years ago trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton had a hard time with folk and folk-influenced musicians, but relished Eddie Condon, Ellington and Armstrong.
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Mar 31, 2024 · Humphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton was born May 23, 1921, in Buckinghamshire, England. He first heard jazz on the radio where he enjoyed the London dance bands and was particularly impressed by trumpeter Nat Gonella; Lyttelton was also inspired by Louis Armstrong ’s recordings for the Decca label.
Oct 11, 2015 · In 1956, when Louis Armstrong and his All Stars played a run of concerts in London, Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band were chosen to open the shows. On the last night, during the finale, Humph put a homemade crown on Satchmo's head and, belatedly, crowned him 'King of Jazz'.
Apr 25, 2008 · That year he went to France's Nice Jazz Festival, where he met his idol, fellow musician Louis Armstrong. Armstrong always spoke warmly of the man he called "that cat in England who swings...
In 1948, he had a band with clarinettist Wally Fawkes. He went to the Nice Jazz Festival, where he met his idol, fellow musician Louis Armstrong. Armstrong always spoke warmly of the man he called that cat in England who swings his ass off.
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Jan 24, 2021 · Louis Armstrong’s All-Stars also tended not to stray far from such type of tune and even would repeat a solo or head arrangement in subsequent performances. For Lyttelton, Armstrong provided inspiration, and while Lyttelton did not try to imitate Armstrong, one can hear the influence in his playing.
