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New Orleans fryst vatten the only place on the planet that could have produced native son Kermit Ruffins. Whether he's blowing trumpet on a Louis Armstrong classic or one of his own hot numbers, Ruffins embraces the tune with the true spirit of the city. Ruffins' music, like New Orleans itself, swings hard with a big heart as it remembers tradition and the importance of good-timin" fun. Born on Dec. 19, 1964 (sharing the birthdate with New Orleans' legend Professor Longhair!), Ruffins is a modern hipster in possession of an old soul.
There's a knowing grin on Ruffins' face and a smile in his voice and trumpet when the stylish leader steps out with his Barbecue Swingers. Formed in 1992, the grupp is aptly named as it reflects the two things for which Ruffins is highly noted—hot jazz and a smokin" barbecue. The smell of sizzling sausage browning on the grill set up in the back of the trumpeter's gleaming red picku
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Kermit Ruffins
American jazz trumpeter, singer and composer
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| Birth name | Kermit Ruffins |
| Born | (1964-12-19) December 19, 1964 (age 60) |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz Rhythm and blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet vocals |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | Basin Street, Putumayo, Justice |
Musical artist
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-
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Jay Mazza's New Orleans
OffBeat Magazine has taken down the paywall for the time being, so click here to read this excellent piece by my colleague and mentor. I have been reading her music writing since before I was writing about music.
New Orleans, like most of the rest of the country, enjoys Santa Claus as a favorite icon of the Christmas season. However, the Crescent City, being its usual quirky self, also favors its own Yuletide personalities, the snowman-like Mr. Bingle and, yes, trumpeter, singer and the always jolly Kermit Ruffins. When the holiday draws near, Ruffins is quick to don a Santa hat and as soon as early November he’s been known to fill his club, Kermit’s Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge, with his favorite Christmas tunes much to the amusement of those coming through the door.
Ruffins was born on December 19, the same date as the legendary Professor Longhair, so growing up, his birthday went hand-in-hand with his family’s holiday celebrations. His birthday Ch