Uploaded by MoleDFigg on Apr 26, 2008
"Humph", who died yesterday (25th. April 2008), was a real "one-off" -so what better tribute to his unique talents than this recording of "One Man Went to Blow" on which he is multi-tracked playing Trumpet, Clarinet, Piano and Washboard.
Humph was born on the 23rd. May 1921 in Eton College, where his father was a housemaster and where he was subsequently educated.
During WW2 he served as an officer in the Grenadier Guards. He later went to Camberwell art school and formed his first band in 1948.
No British jazzman has done more to entertain their loyal fans.
In later years he wrote eight books, composed two hundred tunes and has written and presented the BBC's regular radio programme 'The Best of Jazz'.
He also compered the BBC radio panel game 'I'm Sorry, I Haven't a Clue'.
He will be GREATLY missed, -all around the world.
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What a sweet, swinging, relaxed performance!
Some people are just 'born' with musical talent it seems, and surely we must count Humphrey among those few.
Urbino237 3 months ago
god bless you humph, i only knew you through im sorry i havent a clue, which the abc here in australia play at 5-30am tuesdays...you were a very funny wonderful compere...love your style man...you rock
doobiecatnz 2 years ago
A wonderful and fitting tribute to dear Humph. I had the privilege of playing twice with this true "Gentleman Of Jazz". Many thanks for the video.
harryoakley 2 years ago
Nice tribute, my uncle was in his band in the fifties, he played the piano.
nozeyparker 3 years ago
Nice tribute, Clive. You are right: he will be greatly missed.
RobeGre 3 years ago
I would like very much to see some of his cartoons from the time he worked for The Daily Mail.
May God Bless his soul
fabiomr2 3 years ago
Thanks for that - I enjoyed the great selection of photos too. He was a man of many talents - I have a '78' where he plays clarinet along with another member of the band - I'll dig it out when I have time. Al.
DADRENO 3 years ago
I discovered Humphrey on my first travel in England, at the end of fifties. Let a french fan pay tribute to him.
poutitechatte 3 years ago
My earliest memories of Humph were during the early 1950's at 100 Oxford Street and I spent as much time as I could there. With Wally, Keith and the rest of the guys they produced wonderful music.I have followed his career ever since. We're gonna miss you big guy! Well done Clive!!!!
Jazzbobill 3 years ago
Agreed. Mornington Crescent will never seem the same again...
LozFlowers 3 years ago