- Born
- 19 December 1964
New Orleans - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1973–
- Record labels
- Basin Street Records
- Discography
- 15 albums
Biography
Kermit Ruffins is a jazz musician who plays trumpet and voice. Kermit Ruffins was born on 19 December 1964 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz and big band music. Record labels: Basin Street Records. The discography here lists 15 albums, from “World on a String” (1993) to “A Beautiful World” (2017).
Kermit Ruffins (born December 19, 1964) is an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer from New Orleans. He has been influenced by Louis Armstrong and Louis Jordan and says that the highest note he can hit on trumpet is a high C. He often accompanies his songs with his own vocals. Most of his bands perform New Orleans jazz standards though he also composes many of his own pieces. Jon Pareles of The New York Times wrote, "Mr. Ruffins is an unabashed entertainer who plays trumpet with a bright, silvery tone, sings with off-the-cuff charm and never gets too abstruse in his material."
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Kermit Ruffins is credited as a sideman
| 1993 | Southern Exposure — Maceo Parker |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Kermit Ruffins play?
Kermit Ruffins is known for playing trumpet and voice.
When and where was Kermit Ruffins born?
Kermit Ruffins was born 19 December 1964 in New Orleans.
What are Kermit Ruffins's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include World on a String (1993), The Barbecue Swingers Live (1998), Swing This (1999), 1533 St. Philip Street (2001) and Big Easy (2002).
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