Ken Colyer
Kenneth Colyer, born on April 18, 1928, in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, was
an English jazz trumpeter and cornetist. He grew up in Soho, London, and his
early exposure to jazz came from his brother's records. At 17, Colyer joined the
Merchant Navy, traveling extensively and hearing famous jazz musicians in New
Orleans, Louisiana. In the UK, he played with various bands before joining the
Crane River Jazz Band in 1949, which performed at the Royal Festival Hall on
July 14, 1951. Colyer later formed Ken Colyer's Jazzmen, including Chris Barber
and Monty Sunshine, releasing the...
Oh You Beautiful DollKen Colyer and Ken Colyer's Jazzmen
Ken Colyer 1957 - 58 Lonesome Road
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The Isle of CapriKen Colyer
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Careless LoveChris Barber, Ken Colyer, Johnny Parker and Archie Semple
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When You Wore a Tulip (And I Wore a Big Red Rose)Ken Colyer and Ken Colyer's Jazzmen
In The Sweet Bye And Bye
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Isle of CapriKen Colyer
New Orleans To London
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The Sheik of ArabyKen Colyer
New Orleans Parade
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