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Humphrey Lyttleton
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Born in Eton, Berkshire
Born on 23rd of May 1921
Died on 25th of April 2008

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Born 1921 - 2008 English jazz trumpeter and bandleader.

Taught himself to play cornet. After WWII played trumpet with George Webb’s Dixielanders. Formed own band in 1948. Founded own record label Calligraph in 1984, recorded with Acker Bilk in 1992. Also known as jazz broadcaster and writer and host of radio panel show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue (1972-).

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/clue/article/humph.shtml BBC Profile

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I used to look at these pictures of trumpeters pointing their instrument to the ceiling. Stunning pictures, but if you play the trumpet and point it upwards, all the spit comes back into your mouth! - Humphrey Lyttleton
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