Roy Kral

Roy Kral (October 10, 1921 – August 2, 2002) was an American jazz pianist and vocalist, born in Cicero, Illinois. Known for his partnership with his wife Jackie Cain as the duo Jackie and Roy, he was also the brother of the singer Irene Kral and the father of actress Tiffany Bolling.

Jackie Cain and Roy Kral at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, Half Moon Bay CA, 1982

Early years

Kral's parents were Joseph F. and Georgiana Kral. His father was a politician in Cicero, Illinois.[1] As a child, Kral studied classical piano, but his interest changed to jazz in the 1930s.[2]

Career

During World War II, Kral served in the Army as an arranger for the Army band. When he returned to Chicago, he joined the George Davis Quartet.[1]

Personal life

Kral and Cain married in 1949. They had three daughters.[1]

Death

Kral died of congestive heart failure in Montclair, New Jersey. He was 80 years old.[2]

Discography
Main article: Jackie and Roy

As Jackie & Roy

  • Time and Love (CTI 6019)
  • High Standards (Concord CJ 186)
  • Lovesick (Verve V6 8688)
  • Star Sounds (Concord CJ 115)
  • Changes (Verve V 8668)
  • A Wilder Alias (CTI 6040)
  • The Soundheim Collection (Finesse FW 38324)
  • Sing Baby Sing (Storyville STLP 915)
  • The Glory of Love (ABC Paramount ABC 120)
  • Free and Easy with the Bill Holman Orchestra (ABC Paramount ABC 207)
  • In the Spotlight (ABC Paramount ABC 267)

With Don Sebesky

References
  1. Polgreen, Lydia (August 5, 2002). "Roy Kral, Half of a Duo That Jazzed Up Pop, Dies at 80". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  2. Thurber, Jon (August 6, 2002). "Roy Kral, 80; Jazz Duo Star". Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. p. 24. Retrieved June 6, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.


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