THE MUSIC PAGES

My interests in music are varied. All types of jazz, much old and more recent pop, classical - esepcially piano but not opera! Pre-war dance band music (British and American) is a joy, particularly now that there are so many good quality re-issues on CD around. This section will contain various aspects of these musical interests.

I collect vintage 9.5mm (mostly Pathe) films; a number of UK dance band items ended up on this 9.5mm gauge, both shorts and a few feature films (mostly shortened), but all now quite nostalgic.
UK dance bands on 9.5mm sound films: SONG AND DANCE AT PATHESCOPE

Because of my interest in British musical films and dance bands, I happened on the attractive American singer Evelyn Dall, who sang with the Ambrose Band before the war.
Full discography, filmography, photos and more! EVELYN DALL May2008

The giant French based Pathé organisation didn't just make films & run cinemas (not to mention their amateur 9.5mm film business!) - they began with music and the phonograph. Here's a story of two brothers & the beginning of great things.
PATHÉ & THE PHONOGRAPH Sept2004

There's no need to keep this site too serious - try this MUSICAL QUIPS & QUOTES page.

Had enough of this? Try these recommended music sites: MUSIC ON THE WEB Dec2004

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