Kermit Ruffins

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kermit Ruffins
Occupation	Trumpet Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 19, 1964(1964-12-19)
Age	60
Birthplace	New Orleans
Country	United States
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Kermit Ruffins Biography

Kermit Ruffins is one of the most popular and richest Trumpet Player who was born on December 19, 1964 in New Orleans, United States. Trumpeter and founder of the Barbecue Swingers, a jazz quintet.

His music was heavily influenced by Louis Armstrong.

Kermit Ruffins co-founded the Rebirth Brass Band in 1983 while attending Clark High School, in the Tremé neighborhood. He made his first recordings with the Rebirth in 1984. The group was inspired by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, a band of slightly older musicians credited with bringing influences of funk and contemporary bebop into New Orleans style brass bands. Before they achieved the popularity allowing them to play regularly in local music venues, the Rebirth often busked around the French Quarter for tips. They soon became a “house band” at the Glass House, previously the Dirty Dozen’s home venue. Rebirth once had a gig in New York City at Lone Star Cafe, but were hassled by police for having no permit when they began marching outdoors as is common practice in New Orleans.

Ruffins founded the Barbecue Swingers in 1992, a traditional jazz quintet. He is known for cooking on a barbecue at his shows. Every Thursday since the early 1990s, they played a show at Vaughan’s Bar in the Bywater neighborhood which was very popular with both locals and visitors. His 2007 Basin Street Records release, Live at Vaughan’s was recorded during one of his performances there. They currently play a regular Thursday night gig at Bullet’s Sports Bar on AP Tureaud Ave.

In 2007 he married Karen James.

Kermit Ruffins Net Worth

Kermit Ruffins is one of the richest Trumpet Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kermit Ruffins 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began playing trumpet when he was in eighth grade.

He was a co-founder of the Rebirth Brass Band and recorded with them.

Kermit Ruffins (born December 19, 1964) is 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 entertainer who plays trumpet with a bright, silvery tone, sings with off-the-cuff charm and never gets too abstruse in his material.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Kermit Ruffins Dating?

According to our records, Kermit Ruffins married to Karen James. As of December 1, 2023, Kermit Ruffins’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Kermit Ranked on the list of most popular Trumpet Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kermit Ruffins celebrates birthday on December 19 of every year.

Top Facts about Kermit Ruffins

1. Kermit Ruffins is a Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer.
2. He was born on December 19, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
3. Ruffins co-founded the Rebirth Brass Band in 1983.
4. He has released over 20 albums as a solo artist.
5. Ruffins appeared in the HBO series “Treme” as himself.
6. He owns two popular New Orleans restaurants: Kermit’s Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge and Kermit’s Tremé Speakeasy.
7. Ruffins has performed at major festivals including Jazz Fest and Bonnaroo.
8. He is known for his unique blend of traditional jazz and contemporary funk music.
9. In addition to trumpet, he also plays piano and sings vocals.
10. Ruffins is considered one of the most influential musicians in modern New Orleans jazz scene.

Where can I find Kermit Ruffins?

Kermit Ruffins at Mother in Law Lounge at 6 p.m. Owned by Kermit Ruffins, Mother-In-Law Lounge embodies the soul of the Tremé neighborhood it sits in. Known for jazz and BBQ, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grab dinner and enjoy Kermit himself on a not-so-bland Monday night.

Is Kermit Ruffins still alive?

Kermit Ruffins
Instruments| Trumpet vocals
Years active| 1973–present
Labels| Basin Street, Putumayo, Justice
Associated acts| Rebirth Brass Band Danny Barker Dr. Michael White Irvin Mayfield

Who played Kermit in Treme?

Key information
Relationships| Antoine Batiste – friend Davis McAlary – friend Davis Rogan – friend Henry “Simply” Griffin – friend
Behind the scenes
Portrayed by| Kermit Ruffins
Seasons| 1 & 2

How old is Kermit Ruffins from New Orleans?

57 years (December 19, 1964)

What is the music called in New Orleans?

New Orleans, Louisiana, is especially known for its strong association with jazz music , universally considered to be the birthplace of the genre. The earliest form was dixieland, which has sometimes been called traditional jazz, ‘New Orleans’, and ‘New Orleans jazz’.