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Eric Allandale
Eric Allandale (born Eric Allandale Dubuisson 4 March 1936 – 23 August 2001) was a trombonist, songwriter, and bandleader. During the 1960s, he was in number of bands in various genres which included jazz pop and soul.
A native of Dominica, West Indies, he moved to the U.K. in 1954 to complete his education. He joined the Hammersmith Borough Brass Band as a trumpeter while working as its council surveyor. He later switched to trombone and formed an amateur band playing jazz.
Beginning 1958 he performed at the Cellar Club in Soho, then joined bands led by Teddy Layton and Sonny Morris. During the 1960s, he was a member of the Terry Lightfoot and Alex Welsh bands and played with Edmundo Ros. He played trombone and sang in the blues band Dillingers with saxophonist Don Mackrill and bassist Ronnie Shapiro, the brother of Helen Shapiro. He also led his band, The New Orleans Knights and was a member of Romeo Z, and The Foundations during the 1960s.
Allandale also had a period in the 1960s where he found work acting. He appeared in two films and a television show.
Allandale was one of the musicians that Brian Jones would persuade to come back to his flat when he ventured out to catch the jazz shows.
As advertised in the 19 July 1958 issue of Melody Maker, on the Tuesday, he was appearing at the Star & Garter in Putney and billed as Eric Allandale, his band and guests, and on the Wednesday, his outfit billed as The Eric Allandale Jazz band was appearing at The Cellar. As advertised in the following week issue of Melody Maker (26 July), they appeared to be appearing at Star & Garter again on the Tuesday, and on the Wednesday at The Cellar. and apparently again on the Wednesday at The Cellar. As advertised in the 6 September issue of Melody Maker, on the Friday, Eric Allandale's Jazz Band was appearing at the Bull Hotel, and on the Wednesday at The Cellar. On Friday, 4 October they were appearing at the Co-Op Hall in Gravesend.
In the early 1960s Allandale led the New Orleans Knights, (possibly also referred to as The Jazz Knights) who were regulars on the trad jazz circuit. The New Orleans Knights lineups included drummer Colin Miller who, years later, joined the Chris Barber Band; banjo player Eddie Edwards; and drummer Laurie Chescoe. They have been billed as both Eric Allandale's New Orleans Knights and The New Orleans Knights Led by Eric Allandale.
They played a lot of original material and if they felt that a number was not pleasing the crowd, they would drop it. Allandale was quoted by Crescendo in the July 1962 issue saying that they could not play Acker or Kenny if they tried and he would not attempt it for all the money in the world. They also included rare Duke Ellington works in their repertoire as well as arrangements by Kenny Graham.
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Eric Allandale
Eric Allandale (born Eric Allandale Dubuisson 4 March 1936 – 23 August 2001) was a trombonist, songwriter, and bandleader. During the 1960s, he was in number of bands in various genres which included jazz pop and soul.
A native of Dominica, West Indies, he moved to the U.K. in 1954 to complete his education. He joined the Hammersmith Borough Brass Band as a trumpeter while working as its council surveyor. He later switched to trombone and formed an amateur band playing jazz.
Beginning 1958 he performed at the Cellar Club in Soho, then joined bands led by Teddy Layton and Sonny Morris. During the 1960s, he was a member of the Terry Lightfoot and Alex Welsh bands and played with Edmundo Ros. He played trombone and sang in the blues band Dillingers with saxophonist Don Mackrill and bassist Ronnie Shapiro, the brother of Helen Shapiro. He also led his band, The New Orleans Knights and was a member of Romeo Z, and The Foundations during the 1960s.
Allandale also had a period in the 1960s where he found work acting. He appeared in two films and a television show.
Allandale was one of the musicians that Brian Jones would persuade to come back to his flat when he ventured out to catch the jazz shows.
As advertised in the 19 July 1958 issue of Melody Maker, on the Tuesday, he was appearing at the Star & Garter in Putney and billed as Eric Allandale, his band and guests, and on the Wednesday, his outfit billed as The Eric Allandale Jazz band was appearing at The Cellar. As advertised in the following week issue of Melody Maker (26 July), they appeared to be appearing at Star & Garter again on the Tuesday, and on the Wednesday at The Cellar. and apparently again on the Wednesday at The Cellar. As advertised in the 6 September issue of Melody Maker, on the Friday, Eric Allandale's Jazz Band was appearing at the Bull Hotel, and on the Wednesday at The Cellar. On Friday, 4 October they were appearing at the Co-Op Hall in Gravesend.
In the early 1960s Allandale led the New Orleans Knights, (possibly also referred to as The Jazz Knights) who were regulars on the trad jazz circuit. The New Orleans Knights lineups included drummer Colin Miller who, years later, joined the Chris Barber Band; banjo player Eddie Edwards; and drummer Laurie Chescoe. They have been billed as both Eric Allandale's New Orleans Knights and The New Orleans Knights Led by Eric Allandale.
They played a lot of original material and if they felt that a number was not pleasing the crowd, they would drop it. Allandale was quoted by Crescendo in the July 1962 issue saying that they could not play Acker or Kenny if they tried and he would not attempt it for all the money in the world. They also included rare Duke Ellington works in their repertoire as well as arrangements by Kenny Graham.