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Bill Geldard

Born: September 27, 1929

At the age of fifteen Bill became a professional musician and became the 1st Trombone in the RAF Central Band during his National Service. He was a founder member of the George Evans Orchestra as 1st trombone and featured soloist. Bill featured in most ‘Big Bands’ such as Ted Heath, Johnny Dankworth amongst others and free-lanced with Geraldo, Mantovani and many more.

In the 1970’s he formed ‘The Bill Geldard Tentette’ and ‘The Bill Geldard Big Band’ and had been guest conductor of the BBC Radio Orchestra. Recognised as one of the country’s top arrangers he recorded many albums of background music, composed and arranged by him for T.V

2022: The Year in Jazz

by Ken Franckling
December 29, 2022

Current events impacted the jazz world in significant ways throughout 2022. In its third year, the coronavirus pandemic continued to lurk in some settings, while others recovered in robust fashion. Russia's war on Ukraine was felt by musicians and triggered an outpouring of support for its victims. Initiatives to ensure greater equity in jazz advanced. The ...