Alan Elsdon
Alan Elsdon (15 October 1934 – 2 May 2016) was an English jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist. BiographyElsdon was born in London on 15 October 1934.[1] He studied trumpet under Tommy McQuater.[2] His early professional work included time with Cy Laurie (1954–56), Graham Stewart and his 'Graham Stewart Seven' (1957–58), a Royal Air Force band, and Terry Lightfoot (1959–61); with Lightfoot he played alongside Kid Ory and Red Allen.[2] Elsdon led his own band from 1961 (he made an appearance on 1 June 1962 in a TV series called All That Jazz) into the 1990s, and during the 1960s also played with Edmond Hall, Albert Nicholas, Wingy Manone, and Howlin' Wolf.[2] Elsdon played in Keith Nicholls' Midnite Follies Orchestra[1] from 1978 to 1985, as well as in small groups with Nichols around the same time.[2] The Alan Elsdon Band made an appearance at a 'jazz weekend' in November, 1991 at Badger's Mount Jazz Club in Halstead, Kent. He was also active as a writer and educator.[2] He died on 2 May 2016.[3] Discography
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