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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]
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.
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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.
A fresh biographical sketch of Ted Heath by Music Librarian Christopher Popa. The big bands are back in a new and exciting way!
British bandleader Ted Heath and his orchestra swing out the Colonel Bogey March.Enjoy!
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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.
Considered to be one of the greatest British jazz bandleaders. Born March 30, 1902 in Wandsworth, South London, England. Died November 18, 1969 in Virginia Water, Surrey, England. Married to songwriter Moira Heath (December 16, 1933-November 18, 1969, his death).
