Kenny Ball

Kenny Ball (Kenneth Ball), was born on May 22, 1931 at Ilford, Essex, England and became famous as the lead player in Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. He began his career as sideman in bands before forming his own traditional jazz band i

Kenny Ball (Kenneth Ball), was born on May 22, 1931 at Ilford, Essex, England and became famous as the lead player in Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. He began his career as sideman in bands before forming his own traditional jazz band in 1958. He continues to tour well into the 2000s and has charted no less than 13 hit singles in the UK alone.