Conversation so far:
What started Chris Barber's musical career?
Chris Barber and Monty Sunshine formed a band in 1953, calling it Ken Colyer's Jazzmen to capitalise on their trumpeter's recent escapades in New Orleans.
What happened after the formation of Ken Coyler's Jazzmen?
In April 1953 the Ken Colyer's Jazzmen made their debut in Copenhagen, Denmark. There Chris Albertson recorded several sides for the new Danish Storyville label.
Was The Chris Barber Band successful?
The Chris Barber Band's version of Sidney Bechet's Petite Fleur spent twenty-four weeks in the UK Singles Charts, making it to No. 3.
What else did Chris Barber achieve in the 1950s?
The Chris Barber Band's version of Sidney Bechet's Petite Fleur sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc.

Question: Was this a success?
Self-contained rewrite: Was The Chris Barber Band's version of Sidney Bechet's Petite Fleur a success?