Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band

Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band was the long-running ensemble led by British trumpeter and bandleader Humphrey Lyttelton. The group was rooted in the mid-20th century British trad jazz revival, drawing on New Orleans and swing influences and later incorporating mainstream jazz arrangements. Lyttelton's clear, lyrical trumpet tone and steady leadership shaped the band's sound, and he became known to wider audiences through his long association with British radio, including regular appearances on the BBC panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.