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chrisbarber .net. Donald Christopher Barber OBE (17 April 1930 – 2 March 2021) was an English jazz musician, best known as a bandleader and trombonist. He helped many musicians with their careers and had a UK top twenty trad jazz hit with "Petite Fleur" in 1959.
Mar 3, 2021 · Last modified on Wed 3 Mar 2021 13.06 EST. The bandleader and trombonist Chris Barber, who has died aged 90, was one of the most accessible and charismatic figures to emerge from the New Orleans ...
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Mar 2, 2021 · Chris Barber, the British trombonist, double bassist and trad jazz bandleader who influenced the path of mid-century pop, has died aged 90. He had dementia. His death was confirmed by his UK press ...
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Mar 3, 2021 · The Chris Barber Band's biggest hit was 1959's Petite Fleur, which showcased a laid-back but heartfelt clarinet solo by Monty Sunshine. It sold more than 2.5 million copies and propelled the band ...
Mar 3, 2021 · Chris Barber (1930-2021) British trombonist, bassist and bandleader Chris Barber has passed away at the age of 90. Barber made significant contributions to the burgeoning ‘skiffle’ style, as well as the trad jazz revival and even recorded with pop artists like Paul McCartney. Born in Hertfordshire on 17th April 1930, Barber studied at St ...
