NYJO + Acker Bilk + Kenny Ball - Royal Variety Performance 1978

The opening of the second half of the 1978 Royal Variety Show at the London Palladium was performed by The National Youth Jazz Orchestra with special guests, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball.
The video quality is not perfect but after 36 years in a cupboard, it is quite acceptable.

[@pmmclaughlin1]

Oh, thank you so much. Anything with Acker Bilk! He is just the most gorgeous man and I could listen to him play forever!

[@alanwitton5980]

Great upload! Back in the day when Britain DID have talent

[@loreleiward5398]

Saw Kennyball would think one of the last gigs in stradbroke with Bob Kerr excellent.

[@Keithbarber]

And the question is, 42 years later, "where are they now?"
A lot of memories that night, performing in front of royalty

[@jykds]

Fantastic, thanks for the upload.

[@Fcutdlady]

First song they play is called Poluska pole (please excuse my spelling, I am dyslexic) Michael Palin learnt to sing it for one of his travel shows

[@andrea22213]

Dick Pearce trumpet, Chris Hunter alto.

[@freddylebanon]

Is that "superbrat" on alto??Bateman on trombone??gimme the lineup please

[@lomate1963]

Wow its jimmy hill but camper 😉