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Humphrey Lyttelton - 1921-2008
Humph died peacefully with his family and friends around him on April 25th at 7.00pm following surgery.
This is an excerpt from George Melly's story of British Jazz. Recorded from Thames TV documentary "Whatever happened to Bill Brunskill"? in 1984.
For an obituary of Humph see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/3477089.stm
As a trumpet player I had always admired his playing strength and style. I went o see a performance of his in 1994 at the Mercury Theatre Colchester. After the gig had ended I decided to pay a qick visit to the "boys room" before leaving the theatre. Whilst standing there Humphrey Lyttleton appeared beside me. I couldn't help thinking that this was the weirdest way to meet an icon. I couldn't stop myself having a conversation with him, and we spoke of trumpet playing for several minutes.
dizzytitch1 4 weeks ago
It would be great if you could upload the whole programme from which this was taken. Any chance of that?
lacroixrecords 1 year ago
I remember well the days in the early sixties, when George Webb had the Hot club of London at the Shakespeare Hotel in Woolwich , London.
George was always at the door to welcome patrons, and we were always treated to the best bands of the era and had really great sessions.
iwasagasman 2 years ago
I never met George but when I first started I had a lot of help from Owen Bryce ( 2nd cornet alongside Humph ).
Another nice fella, willing to encourage.
jazzjohn2004 2 years ago
Seems like George Webb was doing in England with his band what Lu Watters was doing in America.
jazzgirl1920s 3 years ago
Humphrey Lyttelton was born on 23 May 1921, in Eton College where his father was a famous housemaster and where he was subsequently educated. Humph didn't quite make it to 87 but had a great life in several fields. Jazz AND comedy. A sad loss!
PMDVD 3 years ago