Big Band Concert 1990
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- Опубліковано 12 гру 2014
- The unmistakable sound and talents of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra in a recording from 1990, just eight years before Syd sadly died. The Orchestra, noted for its Glen Miller style, is still going strong under the direction of Chris Dean and is as popular as ever. If you get the opportunity to hear them live, I urge you not to miss it!
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With the late great drummer, Ronnie Verrel. He was awesome & was highly original, with a great technique.
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It is now December 2020. Your art is not dead. You still bring electricity to your fans.
Well, thank-you so much! I'm hoping to get some more material on my channel soon. Best wishes for a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Pete
By the way, I think your user-name is entirely inappropriate!!
Wonderful music. Great band.⚘😀
Wooaoooo!!..what a big Band!!.....Beautiful !!
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Fabulous! Takes me back to the days when I used to see the band at a packed Wembley Conference Centre. This was the band! Fantastic section work, superlative drumming from Ronnie Verrell. Surely the UKs leading big band drummer. There are few that can drive a band like this now. Even more exhilarating live! Chis Dean still fronts the band, they tour all over the country, well worth going. The band is full of young really superb players..... Still swinging over 40 years later. Amazing to think this band has outlived all the bands from the big band era....
Couldn't agree more, Christopher. This Band is the greatest - and you must experience a live performance just to see how great! Chris (Dean) continues to deliver in the great traditions of Orchestra, which there are no superlatives adequate-enough to describe and anyone who enjoys this kind of music should make certain to take in a live concert when they can. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this short video.
It reminds me of the "****GREAT TED HEATH WITH SHADES OF THE GLEN MILLER SAX SECTION . "****WONDERFUL****"
@@tonymario8118 absolutely! With Heath’s dynamic drummer Ronnie Verrell driving the band. Never better!
As a professional drummer my self,I was taught by an excellent drummer named Eddie Freebourne,he was a friend of Ronnie Verrell and had much respect for the man as indeed do I,a great drummer!
Keith Artis
Ah! I knew that had to be Ronnie! Great to see him in action. Mostly only musicians know he is the real drummer behind Animal of the Muppets. Too bad we dont see more of Syd Lawrence's Orchestra in the States. Im grateful UA-cam has this concert
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*Rest In Peace:*
Ronnie Verrell 1926-2002
Buddy Rich 1917-1987
Jack Parnell 1923-2010
Gene Krupa 1909-1973
Jeff Porcaro 1954-1992
So good to see Ronnie Verrell once more, one of the greatest big band drummers of all time.
Thanks very much for sharing!!!
I quite agree ronnie verrel to me was the greatest drummer of all time when he played leave us leap brilliant also went to the miller tribute every year with syd and the orchestra at cordon all ways a sell out wonderful evenings
Sid had some good drummers but Ronnie brought Ted Heath to the band and took them up another notch. Great concert but shame trumpet section was a bit out of mic range at times. Loved the Night Ride number by Sid Phillips and the Ambrose band. One of the first I ever heard on Dad's 78s. Think it was Cotton Pickers Congregation on other side. Any old enough to know?
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Love to see you BRITS play America so wonderfully. Great music is great no matter who plays it. Thank you all.
.......And no orchestra plays it better, John!! Best wishes - Pete
I love the arrangement of Cherokee they play at the top so much!
the best music ever invented someone bring it back please.
I couldn't agree more, David! It's great to hear the big bands. Everything over the last few decades seems to feature guitars. If you ever get the opportunity to go to a Syd Lawrence Orchestra concert, I hope you will. It is a fantastic experience! Best wishes - Pete
БРАВО !!!
They were fantastic, if you haven't seen them you don't know what your missing.
Wish so much that I could have been there, James. I used to try to get to as many gigs as I could in better times.Best wishes - Pete
Oh my! You can not beat the sound of a big band! Thank you You Tube!
Entirely agree with you Stephen. Brings back memories of my dance band days in the late forties and early fifties.
what a gem...the horns are pitch perfect
I remember seeing the Ted Heath band Sunday concerts at the palladium swing sessions more times than I’ve had hot dinners the big bands were magic
Happy days, Sidney! I too used to visit the Palladium regularly when I lived in London - and the Royal Festival Hall - and heard some great bands there. Good, non-aggressive music. Now, if it ain't got guitars, no-one wants to know! Hope you enjoyed my short video. Syd (Lawrence) was a great guy and his passing a great loss.
Best wishes - Pete
Great Sound !
Truly professionals. Each one in his respective instrument.
My old firm! Many friends here now, sadly, no longer with us. I'm looking forward to playing with the band again in a few weeks time in Swansea Grand Theatre. April 8th.
+Phil Dando Wish so much I was well-enough to go along, Phil. Enjoy the gig - and I'm so pleased you liked the short video. Best wishes. Pete
Espectacular baterista I love the musica orchestra nice
bought my Syd Lawrence double album 1969 still play it today superb music never get tired of hearing this fabulous music
Yes. I too followed the orchestra when I was more mobile and bought all their records. It's a sound you never tire of and I am so pleased you enjoyed this video. Best wishes - Pete
Now this is music! I just love the big band era...
What a great Band!!! Thanks so much for posting...many of us in the states don't get to here these bands as much as we would like
my favorite, just Wonderfull
So glad you enjoyed it, Bill. Wish there was more of this on TV and radio instead of the cacophony we have to put up with these days, don't you? My very best wishes. Pete
Sutil y delicada música que acompaña gratamente. Preciosa selección de temas y magnífica puesta en escena. Justa para una noche con luna azul !!!
INFELIZMENTE HOJE NÃO SE HOUVE MAIS ESSAS JÓIAS MUSICAIS E NEM ORQUESTRAS-OBRIGADO PELO PRESENTE
This popped into my feed. Hotter by half than Glen Miller at least in the opening and reminds me of Ted Heath's Paladium concerts (which I only heard on records.)
These guys are good! I love the Glen Miller style renditions.
Syd Lawrence was my first introduction to big band music in the 1970s when I started working in theatre, and years later bumped into Ronnie Verrell at the bar after a show - and I plucked up the courage to ask him what had happened to his back, as he had to lift his leg up to be able to order a drink, so stooped he was, and he smiled and said he'd show me, m and rolled back onto a chair, and he rolled into perfect drum playing position - he said he'd been playing the drums so long he'd just got stuck like it! Great sense of humour, called me 'lad' - which was great!
Great story, Paul - and I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. Best wishes - Pete.
Bravissimo.❤❤
Keep it up.big bands .are the best 😂
Fabulous days * I was there with my darling wife 💕,shall Never forget , cheers for this memorable show etc 🤓 🕺💃.
Delighted you enjoyed it, my friend. It still brings back many happy memories for me, too (of when I was a few years younger!!) Best wishes - Pete
Peter, thanks very much for putting the Syd Lawrence concert on you tube. My, that brings back many memories of going to Syd's concerts and dances back in the 70s, 80s and 90s, and as for Ronnie Verrell, he in my opinion was the greatest drummer he was my idol and I was lucky enough to meet him at a dance in Weymouth in 1984, he gave me his autogragh which I treasure.
Thanks once again
Mike Harvey
I'm so glad you liked the video, Michael. The Syd Lawrence Orchestra is my all-time favourite too. I had the good fortune to meet Syd on a couple of occasions and found him to be a real gentleman. I have been to a number of concerts given by the Orchestra and my enthusiasm for their style of playing never wanes! - Best wishes. Pete
Fabulous memory jerker for me too. I went to Jersey two successive years (I thin in the late 1970s) when the SLO used to play in one of the parks (open air) in St Helier. Remember too the great vocals from Eleanor Keenan and Jeff Hooper.
What memories. Grew up with this band from the very beginning. Combination of BBC Northern Dance Orchestra musicians and some I think from the Granada TV Big Band. went every week to the rehersals when they would practice and then play through a new arrangement each week building up a Glen Miller book. They moved pubs at one time , can't remember if they went to or from Sale. Iv'e lived in Cornwall now 30 odd years but managed to see Sid leading at a dance ( great ) back in the eighties and seen Chris leading them a couple of times in Truro.
Just as Ted Heath opened many of his fabulous concerts and radio programmes. Suspect this is Syds transcription of Johnny Keating's original arrangement.
Muy diferente tus arreglos suaves y alegres me gusta mucho y que Dios te bendiga
Superb find and thanks for posting! This is the band I first saw as a teenager and
got the bigband bug. Great to relive that moment.
+oldfashionedphil
Ha-ha! The fast vibrato!! Nobody does that anymore.
You see it with old Ted Heath clips/40's bands etc..
Its great to lntroduce again to Syd's music believe it or not I went a concert of his in little old Northwich at the manorial hall
jim wright
I’m pleased you enjoyed this video, Jim - and thank-you for taking the trouble to post your comment. In my opinion, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra - now under the extremely-able direction of Chris Dean - ranks among the finest and I really miss not being able to go to their concerts nowadays. I do have an extensive collection of recordings though which serve to remind me of just how privileged we are to have this band based in the UK. I would really like to share much more material - but clearly have an obligation to respect the artistes’ copyright in this regard. Best wishes - Pete
I love it so much !
Being American, some of my favorites in the big band realm are from "across the pond" as it were--Ted Heath, Syd Lawrence, Don Lusher, Pete Cater et al. Thank you so much for these clips!
Don't forget the BBC BB.
Bravo!
el sonido mas maravilloso gracia por compartir amigo
Estoy tan contento de que hayas disfrutado el video, Carmelo. - Pete
QUANDO OUÇO ESSA BELA ORQUESTRA , MAIS PRAZER DE OUVIR.
Once again... Superb! Had to watch it again. 23 times now! Many, many thanks Peter.
Thanks, Al. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the short video. - Kindest regards - Pete
Thanks Peter, for uploading the great Syd Lawrence orchestra. This orchestra along with Ted Heath are without a doubt, the two greatest British bands ever.
Note, a lot of the musicians were connected with both of these superb organizations. The great Ronnie Verrell was the drummer requested by Buddy Rich to play with "Animal" and the gang! Thank goodness he lived in the "right" country.
I have to tell you a funny story about Ted Heath and I. My Mom & Dad took me to N.Y. in Jan. 19955 just after I graduated in mid year from Notre Dame.You mention Ted Heath, yes I think he was great too. I was in the "Rose room" in the Pennsylvania hotel to hear Les and Larry Elgart play. Larry Elgart introduced Ted Heath. I could not see where he was and I kept asking my parents, "Where is he"? "He is from England and has a great band." I felt a tap on my shoulder from directly behind me. A friendly voice said, " here I am son" ! "Thank you for your nice compliment."
We shouldn't forget Johnnie Dankworth.
Fantastic listening
Can't wait to see them on Sat at Southport Atkinson theatre.
This is what music is all about.
Thank-you for your kind comments. I'll try to get a couple more videos on soon. Best wishes. Pete
¡Espectacular!
Yes. That's our kind of music, John! Thanks for your kind comment. Best wishes Pete
I think it was during this tour in South Wales that I saw the Syd Lawrence Orch play in Pontypridd. Never forget it, one of the great British big bands that could come anywhere close to the yanks.
´lindo demais...wonderfulll
FUI PEGO DE SUPRESA COM ESSA FANTASTICA APRESENTAÇÃO DA MUSICA CHICAGO..MATA O VELHO....HFC
I saw this band live at Bedford Corn Exchange in a 50th Anniversary Concert as a tribute to the late Glenn Miller in 1994.
+ It's a great evening out and a never-to-be-forgotten experience David, isn't it? So pleased to hear you managed to get to a live performance. - Pete
Oh forgot, memory going ( but still play some mean drums ). Was visiting relatives in Norfolk and found Sid was show for the reopening of The Theatre Royal, Norwich. Had my son with me and managed to get cancelled tickets. Went to the pub round the corner from the theatre before the performance and some of the band were in. Later Ronnie Verrell ( my hero from Ted Heath days ) came in. He had a few short ones and I thought, whoops. Came out, first number, big uptempo, might have been Cherokee and he didn't miss a thing, brilliant.
I am so pleased to hear of the memories this video brought back to you, Terry. The Orchestra has always been the all-time favourite of mine and I am sad not to be able to get to their concerts now due to poor health (and advancing years!). I've most of their records and CDs though, thankfully. Best wishes - Pete
Terry Butcher
As a multi instrumentalist, starting in The Royal Navy Band UK, I couldn't blow the trumpet mouth piece, SO! I PUT MY TROMBONE ONE IN....SIMPLES...CLICK!
Great sound in that venue!
Great to see Geoff Hooper.What a voice.I remember him from the Winter Gardens in Margate 1983.Met him in Ted and Lil,s Claremont hotel across the road.Show biz digs.Great times.Where did the years go.lol.
Очень краси́вая́ музыка
grate band
THANKS, PETER PRESTON FOR THIS MUSICAL PRESENT......THANKS, THANKS....
+Jaime Eduardo Maestre Wolfschoon - Thank-you for your kind comments. I'm so pleased to hear that like myself, you appreciate the unmistakeable sound of this fantastic band. Do go and hear it live if you ever get the chance - it is an experience you honestly shouldn't miss! Kindest regards. Pete
Very good, excelent...congratulations....hfc
Великолепно! Классика жанра! Эталон исполнения!
Takes me back to being young. Chris Dean the band leader since Syd passed borrowed my trombone to play sessions in the beer garden at the White Horse pub (Jersey) late 70's. Trombone section was Chris Dean (lead), Andy Smith, Bernie Bean (bass) and Steve (baby face) Wilkes. Drummers over the time were Andy Jarvis, Kenny Claire, Ronnie Verrell; Other players I remember were Ken Ingarfield (bass), Ken ----- (piano); Freddie Staff (lead) trumpet; Ken Kiddier (baritone) sax, Andy Taylor (Alto). Not to forget Roy Marsden and never to forget Marie Toland (school kid crush on her.) Rest of the people I wish I could remember the names; the faces are still there. Thanks to Uncle Syd, Chris D and all the boys. Howard Davis Park; the walk from the car park at the post office (Mont Millais); the sound of the band floating across the park. Think all would wish to go back to that time again.
Glad you enjoyed the short video, Mike. This Band will always be the greatest in my book and I was most interested to read the comments you've posted on my UA-cam site. Unfortunately, advancing years have put a stop to the many excursions I made over the years to see Syd - and more recently Chris -and the boys. Any aficionado of the Big Band sound though should make a point of hearing them live for a really mind-blowing experience I feel sure you'd agree. Best wishes - Pete
Mike Gray
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Totally agree Peter. Live the Big Band sound cannot be beaten.
Sorry Mike. I've just noticed you couldn't bring the pianist's name to mind. It was Ken Williams. Best wishes - Pete
Wasn’t the late Roger Rae playing on this video? He taught my eldest daughter, whilst the late Andy Smith was living with one of my Trainees.
A very young Mark White on trumpet! He was also the trumpet player for the Brand New Heavies.
very good
superb band saw it many times.syd is sadly missed.
kim newland They don't come any better, Kim! Still going strong under the talented leadership of Chris Dean, I'm sure Syd will never be far from the thoughts of all those listening to the Band now who had the privilege of meeting him. Best wishes - Pete
hi peter,your right! i met chris back in 70s.there never was a band to touch syds at re-creating millers music,in usa either.not only glenns music,that band plays everything superbly.syd is missed,but he started it,so he"ll never be forgotten.
Einfach toll so machte Mann Livemusik vor über 30 Jahren 🤙🤙
A great band
So pleased you enjoyed the offering, Alan. Pete
Peter Preston Yes I did! I've been a fan since the early 70s! I'm also a fan of the original bands this band recreates and pays tribute to! Pity they don't add more modern charts by the likes of Don Ellis etc as they've got the talent to tackle them!
Fantastic listening! I'd love to hear these guys tackle a Don Ellis chart
Great post! More? Thanks.
Ronnie using Yamaha here.
He was known more as a PREMIER drummer.
Yes but remember Premier merged with Yamaha for a few years in the 80's when they (Premier), were not going too well financially, and I believe Yamaha made this kit exclusively for Ronnie V. to use in the SLO. It also has some Premier hardware in the mix, and I will stick my neck out and say that the large floor toms appear to have Premier lugs and tension rods, which Yamaha used when the merger took place. Thankfully Premier is stand alone again these days.
Amazing concet!
I'm very pleased you enjoyed the video, Jose. I have had the pleasure of hearing them live on one or two occasions in the past - they are indeed the greatest! Best wishes - Pete
@@peterpreston8651 Thank's for sharing this wonderful video with us. I'm glad to meet you,
Best regards!
Very VERY nice indeedy 👍 Reminds me of the Buddy Rich Big Band. Nice! Check out Time Check by the BR Big Band. It's utter perfection!
My grandad on alto, Mr Andy Taylor :)
Great Aidan! Bet that evoked a few memories. Thanks for viewing - and I hope you enjoyed the video. Best wishes - Pete.
I met Andy a couple of times at Pakefield Holiday park in the good old days. He's got to be one of the best lead Alto and sax players the UK has ever produced. Be proud.
i loved another andy taylor sherriff of mayberry
Best lead alto ever_Andy Taylor.
I wonder how proud you are.
Yes Ronnie Verrell kicked that band on drum set. Buddy Rich liked him. I liked him. There are drummers and there are drummers. Ronnie is one of those guys who had the spark plugs to drive and motivate. People don't know this but Ronnie was the drummer on the muppet show that played Animal when Buddy Rich was show cased. thanks for playing a great big band with the great Ronnie Verrelll on the trap set. thank you
Ronnie Verrell--man could he drive and swing a big band!
pap4456 Yep! As I've said so many times in my posting - this band is the greatest!! Thanks for your comment and best wishes - Pete
Absolutely! Not technically brilliant, but he had the chops necessary for the job in hand, & got Rich's approval, to boot!
NOBODY COULD DRUM LIKE RONNIE VERRELL!
Did you know he was Animal?
We say the same about the drummer in our Big Band - lol!
Que beleza!
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GRANDE ORQUESTRA PARA FAZER ESSA APRESENTAÇÃO "RAPZODIA"
Não. A música moderna também não faz isso para mim! Obrigado
por seus comentários gentis. Tenho o prazer de ouvir que você gostou do meu
vídeo. - Pedro
Fabulous day Very beautiful 💐 Jazz Big Bands Shaw 🏛️💎📯🎷🎷🌁🇧🇷@Kaki_Som Astral🌃🎷
супер
Muito bom bem
I did concert for danii willims in 80s was youngest drummer to do that I was 16 nigel from maidstone
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musicos excelentes...o pianista é fenomenal...qual seu nome?
Ken Williams, Nilse - Pete
Saw Syd many years ago and always classed Ronnie as Britains Buddy Rich (who I saw 3 times in concert).
I don,t known them but they are very good. 22:10
Gee..big toms 😳
What snare is he using here ?
Unfortunately, only the left-hand side of the stereo sound has been uploaded (to both channels), making it mono and with trumpets and trombones low in the mix. Sad, because it's not as originally balanced.
Por favor como se titula la segunda composición?
Wood work
Metal work, surely!
I'd love to hear this band play a Don Ellis chart
Why? Don't you believe they could do it? I fail to see much interest in most of Ellis's arithmetic challenges!
@@paulsawtell3991 oh I believe they could do it! Just as you don't see much point in Do Ellis's arithmetic challenges I don't see the point in wanting to sound like someone else! Pay tribute to others by all means but do it in your own way
*@Peter Preston* Could you please tell me the name of the venue where this concert is taking place?
Så ska en orkester låta och samspelet mellan de olika sektionerna funkade helt okej.
Can anyone help, what is the name of the trumpet player on the far right, l/r it's , Don Banks , Freddy Staff and Mark White , ?
Thanks in anticipation
Mike Harvey
Michael Harvey
Terry Reany (unsure of spelling)
Terry Reaney! Lovely man!
+James Barker Thank you James
What is the name of the arrangement at 28:00? Just before Chatanooga Chu Chu
Ronnie using Yamaha and not PREMIER , which he often used in the past.
Well used heads.
So many drummers use new heads more frequently these days.
After watching the band in Cambridge in the late 90's, I asked Ronnie how he tuned his bass drum. He said he didn't have a clue and that I should go up on stage, sit at his kit and have a bash about. It was this same drum set and was completely shagged out. Everything loose and hanging off, heads were knackered with gaffer everywhere. All tuned very low. The seat was incredibly uncomfortable and set very low. Ronnie was pretty tired out after the gig and stood very stooped over. I think his back was shot. The bass drum was completely dead and flappy and the snare (brass/steel 4" thing?) the same. It just goes to show that it's not what you've got but what you do with it!