Following retirement from British Gas and British Telecom, Ken's full time employment now is his music, having been with Pete’s band for well over 13 years making him the longest serving member of the band.  Born in Fulham London, he has lived in Sanderstead Surrey for many years.  His first gig was in 1947 for a Wedding Reception at Finsbury Town Hall when he was paid a sum of 7s/6d.  His first jazz band was as a member of the Croham Valley Stompers then led by Pat Hawes.  Early influences were George Webbs Dixielanders, Tommy Ladnier, Mezz Messrow and Graham Bells Australian Jazz Band and over the years the recorded works of Ruby Braff, Eddie Condon Bobby Hackett and Bix Biederbecke mixed with various Dixieland styles from the 1920’s to the present day. Throughout his musical carear Ken has also switched from the horns to playing Double Bass and Tenor Sax.
In between playing with the Pete Allen Jazz Band he finds time to dep with many London musicians including the Lamb and Flag Band and the bands of Dick Laurie and Brian White.  His hobby has to be maintaining his house which dates back to 1935.

Kens approach to his music today is probably best described as being a ‘modern style dixieland jazz trumpet player’ offering a jazzy melodic strong lead resulting in the recognisable sound of Pete’s band. He enjoys the personal touch of the band members interacting with the audience resulting in a showband of jazz which Ken believes is the perfect combination and indeed unique to the continued success of the Pete Allen Jazz Band.