Kermit Ruffins
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About
Trumpeter and founder of the Barbecue Swingers, a jazz quintet.
Before fame
He began playing trumpet when he was in eighth grade.
Trivia
He was a co-founder of the Rebirth Brass Band and recorded with them.
Family life
In 2007 he married Karen James.
Associated with
His music was heavily influenced by Louis Armstrong.
