Messages page 2 - - Humphrey Lyttelton

Your messages and tributes

Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114

I met you once after one of your concerts in Leeds. You changed my life. Because of you, I started playing Sax and I love it! You won't be forgotten.

Rebecca, 22/10/2008 12:28

From the "jazz club" in Windsor to ISIHAC - from my youth to my dodderyness....Thanks Humph - you were always the greatest...

Richard Willan, 16/10/2008 20:09

The BBC broadcast - Humph's Last Stand was a complete joy and a reminder of his musicianship, his humour and his enthusiasm. This Progamme must be made availabe on DVD Please, please

Graham Bell, 15/10/2008 18:18

I don't think I missed a single ISIHAC. Humphs understated & dry wit had me in fits! I will miss him. RIP Humph.

Mike Seamer, 15/10/2008 10:20

Hi, My Dad was Lyn Dutton, who was Humph's agent a long time ago. My Mum missed the Jazz musician's jazz musician and thought we'd taped it on BBC i player but we only got the Breacon bit. Do you by any chance know how I could get hold of a copy of the programme please? Mum is 83 and is very keen to see it. I would really appreciate any help you could give us. Many thanks

Nicky McCarthy, 13/10/2008 08:09

A true genius of those most subtle arts of timing and delivery. The world was a brighter place for his presence. Greatly missed.

Chris Webb, 10/10/2008 03:35

As the Eton fag end of time puffs on in the morning town of Clueless (a trad. little town where the camel of destiny regularly meets the Humph of eternity), the school bully of fate pins up a notice in the quad to say that sir Humphtey was jazz funny and no one can reallly trumpet. PS. he will now be excused games (he was the prime mininster after all). .

Jonathan Balam, 08/10/2008 23:53

you were my introduction to jazz in the early 1950s i will miss you very much but never forget you, thank you for all the laughter you brought me.

Phil Reid, 01/10/2008 11:23

I'll sure miss you, Humph! ISIHAC won't ever bee the same! Others here in the States didn't know what they've missed! Rest well!!

Gary Kaetzel, 28/09/2008 23:46

Hi, I am the author of Fuller's Dictionary of Daffynitions, which is to be launched on 14th October. The book's dedication page reads: "To the memory of Humphrey Lyttelton (1921-2008), a genuine national treasure, who will be sadly missed." The Introduction also contains a fairly lengthy tribute to Humph. If possible, I would like to invite a member of Humph's family to the launch and present him/her with a signed copy of the book. Naturally, I do not have contact details to make this arrangement. Can you help? Thanks. Stephen

Stephen Fuller, 26/09/2008 08:57

a great miss to jazz music and life, your great concert along with Sidney Bechet at Newcastle City hall ill remember all my life. REST IN PEACE GREAT MAN.

David Brown, 24/09/2008 12:56

I crossed paths with Hump only once, and then briefly, but he was kind, encouraging, and a true gentleman. A fine man with great talent.

Richard Cox, 22/09/2008 17:03

Although I never had the opportunity to meet the legend "Humph" - whereever he is, I would like to say "thankyou" for all the great pleasure not only through his great music but warmth and much laughter from the best show ever on radio, "I'm Sorry I haven't A Clue"......... Rest in peace Humph!

Tony Bell, 19/09/2008 11:06

I'll miss his humour and music. A great loss. But a great life and he brought joy to millions

Ian Selby, 16/09/2008 18:47

I saw Humph many times since the mid 50s and enjoyed his evolution from traditional to the 3 saxophone bands. I was al ittle disappoinred by Jazz Journal's tribute and I hope they'll publish my own brief comments. thanks Humph

Derrick Baxby, 15/09/2008 11:38

I'm so far behind. I remember listening to Humph's radio show. When it ended, I eagerly and patiently awaited to see if it would ever return. I came to this site today, Sept. 14th, and see the Humph as passed away. I'm so hurt...I never knew. I need to lay down now.

Carl Smith, 14/09/2008 23:27

One of the greats. I was reminded how great by last night's show from the 2007 Brecon Festival on BBC4. Wonderful stuff and reminded me just how good jazz is and ticked me off for not listening to it enough. A great man, a great musician and a great entertainer - they don't always mean the same but they did with Humph

Bob Bell, 14/09/2008 22:39

I have listened to Humph on ISIHAC for about 6 years (since i was 11) and have loved every single episode. I love the music, as a clarinet player myself, and i miss both Humph's fantastic trumpet playing and also the unique humor that made me laugh and cheered me up everytime i heard it. RIP Humph Gone but certainly never to be forgotten!

Peter Stafford, 14/09/2008 20:58

Thanks Humph, From the days of the 100 club, The Jazzboats along the Thames, The Bull at Barnes, The radio shows , You were a Class act , A Gentleman. Gordon Clarinet/Tenor sax

Gordon Clephane, 14/09/2008 20:20

Just wanted to say how much I miss hearing Humph on the radio. I watched the BBC Four programme last night and was unaware of what a jam-packed energetic life he had led, and with such talent & fun. I really admire his stubborness at following his own path and being a trail-blazer. What a wonderful chap he wasx

Sarah Roberts, 13/09/2008 13:32