Roy Kral


Roy Kral was an American jazz pianist and vocalist, born in Cicero, Illinois. Known for his partnership with his wife Jackie Cain as the team Jackie and Roy, he was also the brother of the singer Irene Kral and the father of actress Tiffany Bolling.

Early years

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

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.

Personal life

Kral and Cain married in 1949. They had three daughters.

Death

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

Discography

With Don Sebesky
JACKIE & ROY CTI 6019 TIME AND LOVE
JACKIE & ROY CONCORD JAZZ CJ 186 HIGH STANDARDS
JACKIE & ROY VERVE V6 8688 LOVESICK
JACKIE & ROY CONCORD JAZZ CJ 115 STAR SOUNDS
JACKIE & ROY VERVE V 8668 CHANGES
JACKIE & ROY CTI 6040 A WILDER ALIAS
JACKIE & ROY FINESSE FW 38324 THE SONDHEIM COLLECTION
JACKIE & ROY STORYVILLE STLP 915 SING BABY SING
JACKIE & ROY ABC PARAMOUNT ABC 120 THE GLORY OF LOVE
JACKIE & ROY ABC PARAMOUNT ABC 207 FREE AND EASY WITH THE BILL HOLMAN ORCHESTRA
JACKIE & ROY ABC PARAMOUNT ABC 267 IN THE SPOTLIGHT