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Ronnie Aldrich
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England's one-man answer to Ferrante and Teicher, Aldrich churned out a steady stream of albums featuring his "Twin Pianos" … read moreEngland's one-man answer to Ferrante and Teicher, Aldrich churned out a steady stream of albums featuring his "Twin Pianos" for London's Phase 4 label, starting in 1961–most of them no more distinguished than F&… read moreEngland's one-man answer to Ferrante and Teicher, Aldrich churned out a steady stream of albums featuring his "Twin Pianos" for London's Phase 4 label, starting in 1961–most of them no more distinguished than F&T's post-"prepared piano" recordings. Ald… read more -
Sounds Orchestral
16,278 listeners
Sounds Orchestral was a British studio-based easy listening group, assembled by John Schroeder with Johnny Pearson in 1964. John Schroeder … read moreSounds Orchestral was a British studio-based easy listening group, assembled by John Schroeder with Johnny Pearson in 1964. John Schroeder had worked with Johnny Pearson previously over at Oriole Records, producing Johnny Pearson's … read moreSounds Orchestral was a British studio-based easy listening group, assembled by John Schroeder with Johnny Pearson in 1964. John Schroeder had worked with Johnny Pearson previously over at Oriole Records, producing Johnny Pearson's first solo album. Moving to Pye, Schroeder was quick to asse… read more -
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
20,903 listeners
Percy Faith was born April 7, 1908, and died February 9, 1976. He was a Canadian-born bandleader, orchestrator and composer who was known f… read morePercy Faith was born April 7, 1908, and died February 9, 1976. He was a Canadian-born bandleader, orchestrator and composer who was known for his lush arrangements of pop standards. He was often credited with creating the "easy list… read morePercy Faith was born April 7, 1908, and died February 9, 1976. He was a Canadian-born bandleader, orchestrator and composer who was known for his lush arrangements of pop standards. He was often credited with creating the "easy listening", or "mood music" format which became a… read more -
Si Zentner
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Simon "Si" Zentner (1917 - 2000) was an American Jazz Trombone Player & Big Band Leader. View wikiSimon "Si" Zentner (1917 - 2000) was an American Jazz Trombone Player & Big Band Leader. View wikiSimon "Si" Zentner (1917 - 2000) was an American Jazz Trombone Player & Big Band Leader. View wiki -
Don Costa
15,845 listeners
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Stanley Black
23,639 listeners
Stanley Black (14 June 1913 – 27 November 2002) was an English bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist. He wrote and arranged… read moreStanley Black (14 June 1913 – 27 November 2002) was an English bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist. He wrote and arranged many film scores and recorded prolifically for the Decca label (including London and Phase 4). Be… read moreStanley Black (14 June 1913 – 27 November 2002) was an English bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist. He wrote and arranged many film scores and recorded prolifically for the Decca label (including London and Phase 4). Beginning with jazz collaborations with American musicians suc… read more -
Dave Pell
21,263 listeners
Dave Pell (David Pell, February 26, 1925 – May 8, 2017) was an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader . He was best known for leading a cool jazz octet in the 1950s, the Dave Pell Octet. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Dave Pell first… read moreDave Pell (David Pell, February 26, 1925 – May 8, 2017) was an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader . He was best known for leading a cool jazz octet in the 1950s, the Dave Pell Octet. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Dave Pell first played in his teens with the big bands of Tony Pastor, Bob … read more -
Denny McLain
17,359 listeners
Dennis Dale "Denny" McLain (born March 29, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American professional baseball player who also… read moreDennis Dale "Denny" McLain (born March 29, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American professional baseball player who also played organ. He is the last major league pitcher to win 30 or more games during a season. In 197… read moreDennis Dale "Denny" McLain (born March 29, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American professional baseball player who also played organ. He is the last major league pitcher to win 30 or more games during a season. In 1973, McLain again tried to make a comeback, pitching in the mi… read more -
Bob Thompson
5,800 listeners
Bob Thompson (born Robert Lamar Thompson, August 24, 1924, in San Jose, CA) was a composer, arranger, and orchestra leader from the 1950s t… read moreBob Thompson (born Robert Lamar Thompson, August 24, 1924, in San Jose, CA) was a composer, arranger, and orchestra leader from the 1950s through the 1980s. Thompson is considered a prime exponent of what has belatedly been termed "… read moreBob Thompson (born Robert Lamar Thompson, August 24, 1924, in San Jose, CA) was a composer, arranger, and orchestra leader from the 1950s through the 1980s. Thompson is considered a prime exponent of what has belatedly been termed "Space age pop," or "Space Age Bachelor Pad Music.&… read more