Kermit Ruffins

Originally a founding member in the 1980's of New Orleans' popular Rebirth Brass Band, with whom he recorded seven lively albums and toured the world. Ruffins branched out on his own in the early 1990's with his own band, a more traditional New Orleans jazz combo, but has also performed with The Kermit Ruffins Big Band. His style is most reminiscent of great Nawlin's trumpeter Louis Armstrong, He regularly performs with his backing band called the Barbecue Swingers in local New Orleans clubs.

Influenced by: Louis Armstrong, Rebirth Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Active:

1980s-present

Scene:

New Orleans

Side projects

• Rebirth Brass Band
• Kermit Ruffins Big Band
• Barbecue Swingers

• Trombone ShortySat, Jul 18
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• Minyo CrusadersFri, Sep 25
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• Squirrel Nut ZippersThu, Dec 10
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• EffinThu, Jul 30
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• Darius RuckerFri, Jul 17
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• The RevivalistsThu, Jul 30
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• Daryl DavisSun, Oct 18
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• NRBQThu, Aug 20
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