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How did Chris Barber begin his music 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.
Was Chris Barber's band Ken Colyer's Jazzmen successful?
In April 1953 Chris Barber's band Ken Colyer's Jazzmen made its debut in Copenhagen, Denmark. There Chris Albertson recorded several sides for the new Danish Storyville label.
What else did Chris Barber's band Ken Colyer's Jazzmen achieve besides recording several sides for the new Danish Storyville label?
The bands played Dixieland jazz, and later ragtime, swing, blues and R&B. Pat Halcox took over on trumpet in 1954 and the band became The Chris Barber Band.
How else did Chris Barber's music career evolve besides Ken Colyer's Jazzmen becoming The Chris Barber Band?
In 1959 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.
Did Chris Barber release any albums?

Question: Did he win any awards or honors?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Chris Barber win any awards or honors?