März 2, 2021
On March 2nd, 2021 Chris Barber died at the age of 91 years. Thus, one of the best known, most interesting and versatile jazz musicians in Europe, has left the world’s musical …
Februar 27, 2021
We got these days another fine painting by Alan Bateman, showing Pat and Chris. And at the beginning of February 2016 we got another painting by Alan! Chris and Pat as we remember …
April 29, 2020
The Birthday Guestbook is now closed. You may read the entries. look hier >> …
August 13, 2019
Chris Barber retires after 65 years as A top Jazz Bandleader and Pioneer of Blues in Britain (The Big Chris Barber Band will carry on as a tribute to his rich musical legacy.) …
Februar 16, 2004
Chris: Well, here we are touring England again. We are not in the UK as much as some places, and we are in Yeovil. We have not been here for a while. I remember Yeovil from the …
Mai 16, 1991
Chris is a jazz musician, jazz enthusiast and jazz record collector, and leads what is probably the best jazz band of its kind in the world. What follows are his thoughts on …
April 12, 1960
My first band was modelled on the wonderful King Oliver Band. We had a two-trumpet lead and a certain amount of arrangement in the music. That was in 1949 and 1950. At that time …