British skiffle grew out of the developing post-war British jazz scene, which saw a move away from swing music and towards authentic trad jazz. ... Soon the breaks were as popular as the traditional jazz. After disagreements in 1954, Colyer left to form a new outfit, and the band became Chris Barber's Jazz Band.

Where did the term skiffle originate?

The word skiffle is of unknown origin. It is likely derived from an American slang word from the 1920s meaning 'jazz music played with improvised instruments'. The word skiffle became popular in UK English around 1957.

Who brought skiffle to England?

Skiffle, style of music played on rudimentary instruments, first popularized in the United States in the 1920s but revived by British musicians in the mid-1950s.