Plaque

Ken Colyer

Erection date: 18/4/1995

Inscription

Ken Colyer, 1928 - 1988, played New Orleans Jazz here in the basement 'Studio 51', 1950 - 1973.
Westminster City Council

Site: Ken Colyer (1 memorial)

WC2, Great Newport Street, 10-11

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Ken Colyer

Cornetist and trumpeter. Born in Great Yarmouth. When he was in the merchant ...

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Westminster City Council

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