from the effects of alcohol, and Parr himself was often drunk. The band's style of revivalist "trad" jazz was becoming less popular by the end of the 1950s. In 1961 it disbanded, and Parr's career as a performer ended. He was Acker Bilk's manager for ten years, and subsequently worked in advertising. Later he had small parts in television shows and films, including The King's Speech (2010). He remained a cricket enthusiast, captaining a team of jazz musicians called The Ravers and attending Lancashire Players' Association functions at Old Trafford. References External links Cricinfo: Player profile CricketArchive: Player profile 1928 births 2012 deaths English jazz trombonists Male trombonists English cricketers Lancashire cricketers People from Wallasey Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers British male jazz musicians Wicket-keepers