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George Edward Heath (30 March 1902 – 18 November 1969) [1] was a British musician and big band leader. Heath led what is widely considered Britain's greatest post-war big band, [2] recording more than 100 albums, [3] which sold over 20 million copies. [4]
Prolific U.K. bandleader whose big band of the 1940s & '50s is oft considered the greatest his country has seen. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1910s - 1960s. Born. March 30, 1900 in London, England. Died. November 18, 1969 in Egham, Surrey, England.
Jun 4, 2020 · English trombonist and bandleader. He studied tenor horn with his father before taking up trombone. After a period as a street musician (until 1922), he became a regular sideman with several prominent British dance bands, notably those of Bert Ambrose (1928-36), Sydney Lipton (1936-9), Geraldo (1939-44), and Jack Hylton.
- Steven Cerra
Sep 25, 2023 · Ted Heath, a legendary British musician and bandleader, was born on March 30, 1902, in Wandsworth, London. Known for his iconic big band sound, Heath was a prominent figure in the world of jazz and swing music.
- Rob Mcmillan
Since 2002 Ted has been the band leader for That Vibe, a well-known variety band that plays music from the Big Band Era through current Top 40 hits. For several years, Ted has also performed with Rembrandt, performing for private parties and corporate events at major hotels throughout Southern California, Las Vegas, Canada and Cancun, Mexico.
Mar 15, 2024 · Ted Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 60s. Born in Wandsworth, S. London, he started playing trombone at the age of 14 and played with Jack Hylton, Ambrose, Sid Lipton and Geraldo.
The Ted Heath band was the most famous British band of the post World War Two era. Its reputation was international with tours by the band across the United States, to Australia and New Zealand and to the major cities in Europe.
