Kermit Ruffins
Kermit Ruffins
Kermit Ruffinsis an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. 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...
ProfessionTrumpet Player
Date of Birth19 December 1964
CityNew Orleans, LA