Humphrey Lyttelton

British musician
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Also known as: “Humph”
Quick Facts
Byname:
Humph
Born:
May 23, 1921, Eton, Eng.
Died:
April 25, 2008, London (aged 86)

Humphrey Lyttelton (born May 23, 1921, Eton, Eng.—died April 25, 2008, London) was a British trumpeter, clarinetist, bandleader, and composer who was the leading force in English jazz for more than 50 years. In his later years he was perhaps best known as the host of a BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) weekly radio comedy titled I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. The program, which was a send-up of panel shows, was noted for its word play, ribaldry, and plain silliness. Lyttelton’s father was a housemaster at Eton College, and both parents were amateur musicians. By age 15 Lyttelton had discovered ...(100 of 310 words)