After Dinner Speakers: Kenny & His Jazzmen Ball, Imran Khan, David Jason

Probably the greatest test of an artists success is his durability. For more than forty years Kenny Ball has flown the flag for his particular brand of traditional jazz all over the world. It is a tribute to his stamina and musical integrity that Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen are as popular today as they were back in 1960 when they had their first chart hit with Samantha. From that time on hit after hit came pouring out until the final tally was fourteen top thirty records eclipsing even Kennys idol the great Louis Armstrongs total - an achievement which has never been equalled by any other jazz artist and which included Midnight In Moscow, a top 2 in both the UK and USA. Their popularity was enhanced further by their four-year spells on the 'Morecambe and Wise Show' and 'Saturday Nighl at the Mill' both ot which were viewed bv millions. Today mention the name Kenny Ball and everyone knows who he is. He is identified with great jazz but also wonderful entertainment, for Kenny, like Louis Armstrong, believes in making jazz attractive to the general public. His records continue to sell. At time of press he has 19 CD's currently on sale! His records continue to sell in the hundreds of thousands!