Messages page 60 - Remember Humph

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What a sad day. Humphrey Lyttelton was the best in music, humour and radio. I always like to think that when he played his trumpet from a wheelbarrow in the crowds outside Buckingham Palace when world war two ended he kicked off the whole post war musical adventure. A truly great man.

David Francis, 26/04/2008 21:51

God bless you Humph. As a youngster I used to listen endlessly to a recording of your show, and now I listen endlessly to ISIHAC. You are sorely missed.

Mike Davis, 26/04/2008 21:44

I first met Humph sixty years ago when I sat in on trumpet with George Webbs Band in SE London. In 1970 I asked Humph to compere and play with a Galaxy of British Jazz musicians at my 70th Birthday Tribute to Louis Armstrong in the Queen Elizabeth Hall. After that I engaged Humph as often as I could. He was always a gentleman and unfailingly courteous to everyone. We will all miss him.

Michael Webber, 26/04/2008 21:40

I'm know Humph more from I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue rather than his jazz expertise. I'm heartbroken He made me laugh in so many ways listening to ISIHAC. No one could deliver those lines as well as he could. He will be missed forever in the hearts of all who heard him. My thoughts go out to all his family and friends. Thank you Humph. For so many laughs and smiles. xx

Beffan Wilson, 26/04/2008 21:38

I remember Humphrey Littleton and his Jazz Band playing at Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent, when I was about 12. Later in life I wondered if it was the same man who chaired ISIHAC. I was amazed to discover it was. I am now 62 and shall miss him and his unique style terribly.

Peter Milewski, 26/04/2008 21:38

I was sorry to hear of Humph's passing. A very clever man with many strings to his bow. We will not see his like again. Though we should be happy that he has entertained so many people during his long and varied career. R.I.P.,Humph

David Irving, 26/04/2008 21:37

Irreprisible and irreplaceable - that's Humph, a legend among legends and Britain's greatest ambassador of jazz.

Gordon Hughes, 26/04/2008 21:36

Condolences to all his family and loved ones. I will always remember his great playing and writing and the inspired anarchical order of his chairmanship of "Clue". No doubt he and Willy are catching up while Satchmo is warming up the band ready for Humph to join in and make that joyful noise.

RIck Hein, 26/04/2008 21:33

Sincere condolences to Humph's family.......how many other individuals can have provided so many people with fits of giggles over such a long period of time? Very few, if any. He will be remembered with joy.

Steve & Pauline Gale, 26/04/2008 21:29

thank you humph - i'm missing you already

Alan, 26/04/2008 21:27

very very sad news about humph he was a true legend a great musician entertainer and a top man we did a back to back show with him in taunton and my 16 year old son sat and talked to him humph had all the time in the world even for a 16 year old we will miss him thinking of you humph and all the band and family kind regards Richie Burns drummer with pete allen jazz band.God bless humph.

Richie Burns, 26/04/2008 21:26

Humph was such an incredible comic performer, delivering his humour with style and flair on “Sorry I haven’t a clue”. He will be sorely missed in my family. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.

Kai Green, 26/04/2008 21:15

So sad to hear that Humph had died. He was one of those people who was just a part of life and a genuine British institution. No one could deliver such innuendo filled lines as well as he could and radio just won't be the same without having his performances on 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue' to look forward to on a Sunday lunchtime. Farewell to a true legend.

Andrew, 26/04/2008 21:10

In the 1960s I played banjo & guitar with Mart Rodger's band. Humph fronted the band on a few occaisions and it was JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ like no other sessions. To hear the way he lead the band and to be a part of the music was something out of this world, especially the clarinet duets with Mart. It was a pleasure.

Jack Palmer, 26/04/2008 21:09

quality performer. This country can ill afford to lose talent of this kind. Our love Graham, Sylvia, Denise

Graham, 26/04/2008 21:05

Greetings from Holland. Humphs music and chairmanship will be missed.

Daniel, 26/04/2008 21:02

I was so sad today to hear of Humphrey's death, although like so many I cannot help but smile & laugh when I think of him. A great loss to both jazz & the wider world of broadcasting, he'll be sorely missed but fondly remembered....

Iain Veitch, 26/04/2008 21:01

Humph introduced me to jazz and countless hours of discovery and pleasure - unique, irreplacable - thanks for every swing

Rob Lewis, 26/04/2008 20:56

My intro to Jazz came from Harry Gold and Humph and I am keener now than ever at 75 as I organising live jazz gigs. Thank you.

Frank, 26/04/2008 20:49