biography
| name: |
Lyttelton, Humphrey
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pronunciation:
[litltuhn]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1921– )
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| biography:
| Jazz trumpeter and bandleader, born in Windsor, S England, UK. He formed a band in 1948, and became the leading figure in the British revival of traditional jazz. His group expanded to an octet, emulating Ellington's early ensembles, and then modernized even further, to the horror of many fans of traditional jazz. He responded with a satirical book I Play As I Please (1954). He retained his stature, and increased the tolerance for more modern jazz styles in Britain. On BBC Radio he has hosted The Best of Jazz for many years, and has been chairman of the panel game I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue since 1972. |
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