Kenny Ball

Jazz Singer

Birthday May 22, 1930

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Mar 7, 2013 (82)

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About

Trumpet player and vocalist in Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen who sang hits like "Midnight in Moscow" and "March of the Siamese Children."

Before Fame

He worked as a salesman for an advertising agency while playing as a sideman in various bands.

Trivia

He became the first British jazz musician to become an honorary citizen of New Orleans in 1963.

Family Life

He became engaged to his wife Betty at age seventeen.

Associated With

His band toured with Louis Armstrong during his final European tour.