Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on December 19, 1964)

Happy Birthday, Kermit Ruffins! May your day be swingin' like a New Orleans street parade and as lively as one of your famous jazz barbecues. Your trumpet blasts energy into timeless rhythms, always making us wonder: is there magic in that horn or secret barbecue spices?

From founding the legendary Barbecue Swingers to effortlessly blending soulful melodies with smoky deliciousness, you've mastered the recipe for musical brilliance. Every note you play has left audiences hungry—for more music and definitely more ribs! Here's wishing you another year filled with smooth tunes, hot grills, and plenty of napkins. Keep swinging jazz alive!