Denzil Jacobs

Denzil Jacobs provided detailed and insightful stories of the piano industry in England from the 1930s into the 1980s. With a gentlemanly manner, Mr. Jacobs provided historical information on the growth of the piano market following World War II and how the Kemble Company expanded and grew under his management and leadership. In fact, it was he who first formed a relationship with Yamaha that today controls the piano company and has helped to increase the instrument sales and the number of countries for which the instrument is sold.

Interview Date:
June 30, 2006
Date of Birth:
October 13, 1921
Deceased Date:
November 17, 2013
Job Title:
Former Managing Director
Company:
Kemble Pianos

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