Roy Kral
Encyclopedia
Roy Kral was an American
jazz
pianist
and vocalist best known for his partnership with his wife Jackie Cain
as the team Jackie and Roy
. He was the brother of the singer Irene Kral
.
United States
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jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
and vocalist best known for his partnership with his wife Jackie Cain
Jackie Cain
Jackie Cain is an American jazz vocalist best known for her partnership with her husband Roy Kral as the team Jackie and Roy.-Selected discography:* So Many Stars -Literature:...
as the team Jackie and Roy
Jackie and Roy
Jackie and Roy was a jazz vocal team consisting of husband and wife singer Jackie Cain and singer/pianist Roy Kral . They first joined forces in 1946, and in 1996 they celebrated their 50th anniversary as a vocal duo...
. He was the brother of the singer Irene Kral
Irene Kral
Irene Kral , was a jazz singer who was born in Chicago, Illinois and died due to breast cancer in Encino, California.- Biography :...
.