Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers
JazzNew Orleans jazz traditiontraditional jazz revivalvocal jazzbarbecue culture music
Kermit Ruffins (born December 19, 1964) is a jazz trumpeter, singer and composer from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He has been heavily influenced by Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan and Eddy Jefferson. Ruffins accompanies a large portion of his songs with his own vocals, and he says that the highest note he can hit on trumpet is a high C note. Most of his bands perform New Orleans jazz standards, though he also composes many of his own pieces.
Influenced by: Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, Eddy Jefferson
- Active:
- 1980s-present
- Scene:
- New Orleans
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