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Roy Kral (October 10, 1921 – August 2, 2002) was an American jazz pianist and vocalist, born in Cicero, Illinois. Known for his partnership with his wife Jackie Cain as the duo Jackie and Roy, he was also the brother of the singer Irene Kral and the father of actress Tiffany Bolling.
Early years
Kral's parents were Joseph F. and Georgiana Kral. His father was a politician in Cicero, Illinois.[1] As a child, Kral studied classical piano, but his interest changed to jazz in the 1930s.[2]
Career
During World War II, Kral served in the Army as an arranger for the Army band. When he returned to Chicago, he joined the George Davis Quartet.[1]
Personal life
Kral and Cain married in 1949. They had three daughters.[1]
Death
Kral died of congestive heart failure in Montclair, New Jersey. He was 80 years old.[2]
Discography
As Jackie & Roy
- Time and Love (CTI 6019)
- High Standards (Concord CJ 186)
- Lovesick (Verve V6 8688)
- Star Sounds (Concord CJ 115)
- Changes (Verve V 8668)
- A Wilder Alias (CTI 6040)
- The Soundheim Collection (Finesse FW 38324)
- Sing Baby Sing (Storyville STLP 915)
- The Glory of Love (ABC Paramount ABC 120)
- Free and Easy with the Bill Holman Orchestra (ABC Paramount ABC 207)
- In the Spotlight (ABC Paramount ABC 267)
With Don Sebesky
- Giant Box (CTI, 1973)
References
- Polgreen, Lydia (August 5, 2002). "Roy Kral, Half of a Duo That Jazzed Up Pop, Dies at 80". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- Thurber, Jon (August 6, 2002). "Roy Kral, 80; Jazz Duo Star". Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. p. 24. Retrieved June 6, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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[ru] Крол, Рой
Рой Джозеф Крол (англ. Roy Joseph Kral; 10 октября 1921, Сисеро, Иллинойс, США — 2 августа 2002, Монтклэр[en], Нью-Джерси, США) — американский джазовый пианист и певец, известен по участию в джазовом дуэте Jackie and Roy.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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