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Kermit Ruffins was born on 19 December, 1964 in New Orleans, LA, is an American jazz trumpeter, singer and composer. Discover Kermit Ruffins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
| Popular As |
Kermit Ruffins |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
19 December 1964 |
| Birthday |
19 December |
| Birthplace |
New Orleans, LA |
| Nationality |
United States
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Kermit Ruffins Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Kermit Ruffins height not available right now. We will update Kermit Ruffins's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Kermit Ruffins's Wife?
His wife is Karen James (m. 2007)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Karen James (m. 2007) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Kaylin Orleans Ruffins |
Kermit Ruffins Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kermit Ruffins worth at the age of 59 years old? Kermit Ruffins’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from United States. We have estimated Kermit Ruffins's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Musician |
Kermit Ruffins Social Network
Timeline
Kermit Ruffins (born December 19, 1964) is an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer from New Orleans.
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."
He started playing trumpet in 8th grade at Lawless Junior High School in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans.
He attended Joseph S. Clark High School in the 6th Ward and St Peter Claver Church in Tremé.
In high school, he played a little bit of classical music at the behest of a strict band teacher.
He developed an appreciation for cooking from his grandmother, observing her movements in the kitchen.
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 band 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 which allowed 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 they were hassled by police for having no permit when they began marching outdoors as is common practice in New Orleans.
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.
Ruffins founded the Barbecue Swingers in 1992, a traditional jazz quintet.
He is known for cooking on a barbecue at his shows.
In 2003 the band received a nomination at the Big Easy Entertainment Awards, which recognizes local talents.
Ruffins is interviewed on screen and appears in performance footage in the 2005 documentary film Make It Funky!, which presents a history of New Orleans music and its influence on rhythm and blues, rock and roll, funk and jazz.
He appeared as himself in HBO's Treme as a recurring character.
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.
He has also performed at hundreds of funerals during his career in the Crescent City.
Ruffins also performed a rendition of The Bare Necessities for Disney's 2016 remake of The Jungle Book, alongside actor Bill Murray.
