Barbara Effros

Barbara Effros is the eldest granddaughter of legendary jazz trumpet player Bob Effros. She is writing a book about Bob Effros, his friends, and his legacy as a musician in the formative years of jazz. She can be reached via email at [email protected]; visit her blog at BobEffros.blogspot.com.

Bob Effros

Barbara Effros November 29, 2023

Robert “Bob” Effros was born December 6, 1900, in London, England. His Russian Jewish parents emigrated shortly afterward from London to Memphis, Tennessee. Bob ran

Jazz Trumpeter Bob Effros: A Granddaughter’s Appreciation

Barbara Effros January 1, 2017

Robert “Bob” Effros was born December 6, 1900 in London, England. His Russian Jewish parents emigrated shortly afterward from London to Memphis, Tennessee. Raised in

Chris Calloway Brooks Keeps the “Hi-De-Ho” in the Family

Barbara Effros September 1, 2016

Rarely are the offspring of famous, larger-than-life performers capable of carrying forward the musical legacy of their forebears with the same stellar level of talent