Humph you were a wonderful entertainer. You have given both Iain and I lots of laughs and memorable evenings at the Cinnamon Club, Bridgewater Hall. For which we both thank you.

Only recently (shamed to say) started to listen to Sorry I haven't a Clue, the show at the Lowery Centre was so funny. Glad we saw it and so glad you played us a little tune

May you continue playing on your cloud.

God rest

When I heard you'd gone Humph I sat down and shed a few tears. I knew you had to go sometime, but now you have, another huge chunk of happiness has gone with you. Thanks...wherever you are...for all the laughing out loud you brought to so many of us. .....A sadder Paul Leather - Birmingham

Humph was a regular visitor to the BBC Pebble Mill studios and as both researcher and producer there over several years, I had the great pleasure of looking after him on those visits. He and his band often played live on the show, always arrived on time, ready to rehearse, made pieces longer or shorter depending on what was needed and his live interviews were peppered with funny stories and anecdotes about his musical career. He was a joy to work with, a true gentleman with a great sense of humour and a fantastic trumpeter. He will be sadly missed.

So saddened by the news of Humph's passing but not for long. We were lucky enough to get to see live shows, last time in Wolverhampton Grand this January. The highlights were Jeremy Hardy singing Abba's 'Thank You for the Music' topped only by Humphrey's finale trumpet solo. Vivid memories that leave you smiling to your core. I feel for the ISIHAC panel and prodution team, if this feels like a huge raggedy hole in our lives, how must they feel. Our condolences to the maestro's family and friends, love Annie & Keith

With apologies to Will Rogers, but if you haven't gone to Heaven, Humph, I want to go where you went....
A hugely talented and very funny man. Thanks for everything, Humph.

With "Humphs" passing it really is the end of an era. I've followed his career since the days of discovering trad.jazz and then the fantastic "bad penny blues". He was brilliant on "I'm sorry I haven't a clue" really made me laugh. I hope we shall hear some of the shows again.

Humph had that rare ability to cross generations - now missed equally by both my daughter and me for the sheer joy of his sardonic and rapier wit. How we both laughed together at the sheer nonsense of the 'Clue'! A great loss to both radio and our lives.

I sadly never met the great Humph but he brought joy to my life ever year through the glory that was Clue and even now 25 years after first hearing the show it can still make me laugh out loud. I'm sure there will be much laughter in heaven thanks to him

My son and I attended the road show last Monday in Bournemouth - Humph was not there because he was in hospital - we were so disappointed to miss him - as my son said, "he is 50% of the reason I wanted to come" - but Humph sent a taped message (he sounded so well) "I am in hospital so I can't be with the rest of the team tonight, how I wish I'd thought of this years ago!" We all laughed - that was his final gift to us. Rob Dryden sat in for Humph and did a very good job. At the interval I said to my son, "Do you get the feeling we are looking at the future tonight?" He agreed. When the show finished we applauded the team, not only for the show that night but for 40 years of happiness, laughter and fun that has brought joy to our lives and crossed generations. Thank you Humph your personal legacy will be treasured by millions for many years to come.

It was a privilege to have know Hump & we had many laughs. He will be greatly missed.
Love Jean, Roy, Lian & Rob