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Ken Albers
Birth nameJohn Kenneth Albers
Born(1924-12-10)December 10, 1924
Woodbury, New Jersey
DiedApril 19, 2007(2007-04-19) (aged 82)
Simi Valley, California
GenresJazz, classic pop, barbershop
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, trumpet, mellophone, flugelhorn
Years active1956–2007
Formerly ofThe Four Freshmen
Musical artist

John Kenneth Albers (December 10, 1924 – April 19, 2007) was an American singer and brass musician who performed with The Four Freshmen from 1956 to 1982.

Albers was born in Woodbury, New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and attended the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music.

Albers sang with The Stuarts Quartet prior to joining The Four Freshmen in 1956. One of Albers' first appearances as a member of The Four Freshmen was a live telecast of The Ray Anthony Show in 1956.

In addition to being a vocalist, Albers played the trumpet, mellophone, and flugelhorn.

Albers died in Simi Valley, California in 2007, at the age of 82.

External links

The Four Freshmen
  • Tommy Boynton
  • Stein Malvey
  • Curtis Calderon
  • Bob Ferreira
Studio albums
Live albums
Singles



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