Midnight In Moscow

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Year
1962
Peak Position
#2
Weeks on Chart
14
Total Ratings
0

Song Info:
"Midnight in Moscow" by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen was released in 1961. The instrumental track became a major hit, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also won the band a gold disc. The song's popularity led to it being covered by various artists and used in films and TV shows.


Artist Bio:
Kenny Ball was a British jazz musician and bandleader known for his trumpet playing. He formed his band, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, in 1958, and they became one of the leading traditional jazz bands in the UK. Ball's distinctive style and energetic performances helped popularize traditional jazz in the mainstream. Along with "Midnight in Moscow," the band had several other hits in the 1960s, including "Samantha" and "March of the Siamese Children." Kenny Ball continued to perform and record music until his passing in 2013, leaving behind a legacy of influential jazz music.

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