Bernard Stanley " Acker " Bilk (28 January 1929 – 2 November 2014) was an English clarinetist and vocalist known for his breathy, vibrato-rich, lower-register style, and distinctive appearance – of …

Clarinettist Acker Bilk made his transition into the light on November 2, 2014, at the age of 85, after battling a long illness. Bilk’s last performance was in August 2013 at the Brecon jazz...

Acker Bilk was born on 28 January 1929 in Pensford, Somerset, England, UK. He was a composer and actor, known for Red Heat (1988), There's Something About Mary (1998) and The Courier (2020).

Bernard Stanley Bilk, better known as Acker Bilk, was an English jazz clarinetist who gained international fame for his 1962 hit "Stranger on the Shore" and his long musical career.

Dec 9, 2025 · Acker Bilk was a British clarinetist and bandleader born Bernard Stanley Bilk on January 28, 1929, in Pensford, Somerset. He became famous for his warm, vibrato-rich clarinet tone and his …

Initially associated with the British traditional or "trad" jazz movement, Acker Bilk rose to prominence in Britain and the United States as the bandleader responsible for the hit instrumental "Stranger on the …

Nov 3, 2014 · Acker Bilk, a British clarinetist and composer best known for his 1962 chart-topping single “Stranger on the Shore” (released under the name Mr. Acker Bilk), died Nov. 2 in Bath, Somerset, …

Nov 2, 2014 · With his goatee beard, bowler hat and striped waistcoat, Acker Bilk was one of the most recognisable musicians of the post-war British trad jazz boom. His 1961 record, the haunting …

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