Humphrey Lyttelton nickname(s):
Humph
Humphrey Lyttelton date of birth:
May 23, 1921
How old was Humphrey Lyttelton when died?
86
Where was Humphrey Lyttelton born?
Eton, Berkshire, England , Eton, Berkshire, England
When did Humphrey Lyttelton die?
April 25, 2008
What is Humphrey Lyttelton nationality?
British
What is Humphrey Lyttelton's occupation?
Composer, trumpeter, radio presenter, cartoonist, writer
What genre is Humphrey Lyttelton's work?
Jazz, Dixieland
What instruments does Humphrey Lyttelton play?
Trumpet, clarinet, vocals
Short Biography
Humphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton (23 May 1921 – 25 April 2008), also known as Humph, was an English jazz musician and broadcaster. Having taught himself the trumpet at school, Lyttleton became a popular figure of the trad jazz revival, leading his own eight-piece band, which recorded a hit single of Bad Penny Blues in 1956. As a broadcaster, he presented BBC Radio 2’s The Best of Jazz for forty years, and hosted the comedy panel game I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue on Radio 4, becoming the UK’s oldest panel game host.