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.

Question: Were they successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Was The Chris Barber Band successful?