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Chris Barber

Jazz
New Orleans jazz
Big band
One of the UK's most enduring jazz performers, Chris Barber was a pivotal figure in the UK music for more than 60 years. Born on April 17, 1930, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, he rose to prominence during the 1950s skiffle boom, having formed a group with Ken Colyer called Ken Colyer's Jazzmen. The lineup included guitarist Lonnie Donegan (later to become famous in his own right), bassist Jim Bray, and drummer Ron Bowden, with Chris Barber playing trombone. When Colyer left, the group rechristened itself The Chris Barber Band. After establishing themselves on the European ...
Songs
Stranger on the Shore
Stranger on the ShoreChris Barber and Acker Bilk

Stranger On The Shore

3:21

Sukiyaki
SukiyakiChris Barber, Kenny Ball, Ottilie Patterson and Chris Barber's Jazz Band

It's Trad, Dad - Original Soundtrack

2:58

The Sheik of Araby
The Sheik of ArabyChris Barber

Ken's Early Days

When the Saints Go Marchin' In
When the Saints Go Marchin' InSister Rosetta Tharpe and Chris Barber

Gospel Train

Outskirts of Town
Outskirts of TownChris Barber, Lonnie Donegan and Van Morrison

The Skiffle Sessions: Live in Belfast 1998

4:20

Blues Stay Away From Me
Blues Stay Away From MeChris Barber, Mark Knopfler and Chris Barber's Jazz Band

Memories of My Trip

3:44

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