The portrait of Ken Sykora
Ken Sykora was one of Britain's finest jazz guitarists. In the 50s he inspired a generation of guitarists.
By the late 60s he was one of Britain’s most loved broadcasters. In the 70s he vanished to run a hotel in an isolated part of Scotland.
By the time of his death in 2006, he had been almost completely forgotten.
Fortunately he left a vast archive of rare recordings, documents and memorabilia.
From these sources, his extraordinary life story has been uncovered and told.
A true individual with an inspirational approach to life, Ken Sykora is a fine talent to discover, enjoy and remember.
By the late 60s he was one of Britain’s most loved broadcasters. In the 70s he vanished to run a hotel in an isolated part of Scotland.
By the time of his death in 2006, he had been almost completely forgotten.
Fortunately he left a vast archive of rare recordings, documents and memorabilia.
From these sources, his extraordinary life story has been uncovered and told.
A true individual with an inspirational approach to life, Ken Sykora is a fine talent to discover, enjoy and remember.
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