Chris Barber, British Jazz giant, dies aged 90
Entertainment
Wed, Mar 03, 2021
Legendary musician Chris Barber died peacefully in his sleep after suffering with dementia, his record label The Last Music Company confirmed in a tribute post on its website.
Chris defined traditional British jazz and led the Trad revival of the 1950s and 1960s along with Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball.
The Last Music Company on Tuesday shared news about his demise and wrote: Chris Barber died peacefully in his sleep on 1st March 2021. He had been suffering from Dementia for the last couple of years. We are saddened by his loss.