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Freddy Gardner With Peter Yorke And His Concert Orchestra – Roses Of Picardy
Saxaphone Solo by Freddy Gardner
Written by Haydn Wood
78 RPM audio transfer from Bowness Arts' collection of vintage records
Freddy Gardner With Peter Yorke And His Concert Orchestra – Roses Of Picardy / These Foolish Things
Label: Columbia – C1481 (Canada)
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1950
Genre: Big Band Instrumental
Style: Saxaphone Solo
Other side of this record: These Foolish Things
youtu.be/HRmQam4iEN4
Frederick James Gardner was a British jazz saxophonist (Dec. 23, 1910, London - July 26, 1950). Gardner was a self-taught musician with minimal coaching. He formed the semi-professional New Colorado Band in 1928, and a year later entered the band in a contest at Chelsea Town Hall, and won. He was spotted by the founding editor of Melody Maker magazine, and had secured his first regular professional position later that year. In 1933, Freddy was taken under the wing of Ray Noble and recorded with The New Mayfair Dance Orchestra. He developed his technique by working in bands led by Sydney Lipton, Billy Bissett, and Bert Firman. As a skilled clarinetist, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophonist, Gardner became a prolific recording session player. He can be heard on numerous recordings by The Four Stars (2), The Six Swingers, Jay Wilbur, Benny Carter, Teddy Foster, Valaida Snow, Ray Noble, Ike Hatch, Mario Lorenzi, and the internationally famous team of pianist Buck Washington and singing tap dancer John W. Bubbles (of Buck And Bubbles). Gardner led small groups in 1936-37, on the Interstate label, distributed by Interstate Music in East Sussex, England. Toward the end of 1937, he began to be billed as "Freddy Gardner and his Swing Orchestra' with which he made many recordings. The band included such musicians as George Chisholm and Ted Heath. After serving in World War II he was featured as a soloist with Peter Yorke And His Orchestra. Gardner was tragically felled by a stroke in 1950, and passed away at the age of 39 on July 26, 1950.
Peter Yorke was a British composer, arranger and conductor.
Born: December 4th 1902. Died: February 2nd 1966.
Primarily dance band leader and light music composer, popular during 1930s-1950s
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912 the Gramophone Company established 78 rotations per minute as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
Freddy Gardner With Peter Yorke And His Concert Orchestra – Roses Of Picardy
Saxaphone Solo by Freddy Gardner
Written by Haydn Wood
78 RPM audio transfer from Bowness Arts' collection of vintage records
Freddy Gardner With Peter Yorke And His Concert Orchestra – Roses Of Picardy / These Foolish Things
Label: Columbia – C1481 (Canada)
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1950
Genre: Big Band Instrumental
Style: Saxaphone Solo
Other side of this record: These Foolish Things
youtu.be/HRmQam4iEN4
Frederick James Gardner was a British jazz saxophonist (Dec. 23, 1910, London - July 26, 1950). Gardner was a self-taught musician with minimal coaching. He formed the semi-professional New Colorado Band in 1928, and a year later entered the band in a contest at Chelsea Town Hall, and won. He was spotted by the founding editor of Melody Maker magazine, and had secured his first regular professional position later that year. In 1933, Freddy was taken under the wing of Ray Noble and recorded with The New Mayfair Dance Orchestra. He developed his technique by working in bands led by Sydney Lipton, Billy Bissett, and Bert Firman. As a skilled clarinetist, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophonist, Gardner became a prolific recording session player. He can be heard on numerous recordings by The Four Stars (2), The Six Swingers, Jay Wilbur, Benny Carter, Teddy Foster, Valaida Snow, Ray Noble, Ike Hatch, Mario Lorenzi, and the internationally famous team of pianist Buck Washington and singing tap dancer John W. Bubbles (of Buck And Bubbles). Gardner led small groups in 1936-37, on the Interstate label, distributed by Interstate Music in East Sussex, England. Toward the end of 1937, he began to be billed as "Freddy Gardner and his Swing Orchestra' with which he made many recordings. The band included such musicians as George Chisholm and Ted Heath. After serving in World War II he was featured as a soloist with Peter Yorke And His Orchestra. Gardner was tragically felled by a stroke in 1950, and passed away at the age of 39 on July 26, 1950.
Peter Yorke was a British composer, arranger and conductor.
Born: December 4th 1902. Died: February 2nd 1966.
Primarily dance band leader and light music composer, popular during 1930s-1950s
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912 the Gramophone Company established 78 rotations per minute as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
