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==History== |
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Gussey first appeared on ABC radio in 1935 as a trumpeter in the ABC Dance Band, led by [[James Hutchinson Davidson|Jim Davidson]]. Other members of the band were Peter Cantrell (alto saxophone), Dudley Cantrell (trombone), Jack Rickette (piano), Charles Donovan (saxophone), Gordon Rawlinson (piano), Alice Smith (vocals), Frank McLaughlin (alto saxophone), Allen Barr (guitar), Ray Tarrant (trumpet), Tom Stevenson (drums), O. Wills (double bass), John Warren (vocals), and Essie Morrison (piano).<--no article for any of these--><ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104203185 |title=Our Radio Page |newspaper=[[The Land (newspaper)]] |issue=1279 |location=New South Wales, Australia |date=20 December 1935 |access-date=7 July 2023 |page=16 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
Gussey first appeared on ABC radio in 1935 as a trumpeter in the ABC Dance Band, led by [[James Hutchinson Davidson|Jim Davidson]]. Other members of the band were Peter Cantrell (alto saxophone), Dudley Cantrell (trombone), Jack Rickette (piano), Charles Donovan (saxophone), Gordon Rawlinson (piano), Alice Smith (vocals), Frank McLaughlin (alto saxophone), Allen Barr (guitar), Ray Tarrant (trumpet), Tom Stevenson (drums), O. Wills (double bass), John Warren (vocals), and Essie Morrison (piano).<!--no article for any of these--><ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104203185 |title=Our Radio Page |newspaper=[[The Land (newspaper)]] |issue=1279 |location=New South Wales, Australia |date=20 December 1935 |access-date=7 July 2023 |page=16 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
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In 1937 he was a member of an ensemble selected by Davidson to tour Australia, accompanying [[Gladys Moncrieff]], [[Tex Morton]], and harmonica virtuoso [[Harry Thompson]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187328639 |title=Gladys Moncrieff and Jim Davidson's A.B.C. Dance Band |newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Brisbane)]] |location=Queensland, Australia |date=27 October 1937 |access-date=7 July 2023 |page=25 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 00:25, 7 July 2023
Jim Gussey was a New Zealand-born trumpeter who had a successful career in Australia. He is best remembered as conductor of the ABC Dance Band, performing on ABC radio and television networks.
History
Gussey first appeared on ABC radio in 1935 as a trumpeter in the ABC Dance Band, led by Jim Davidson. Other members of the band were Peter Cantrell (alto saxophone), Dudley Cantrell (trombone), Jack Rickette (piano), Charles Donovan (saxophone), Gordon Rawlinson (piano), Alice Smith (vocals), Frank McLaughlin (alto saxophone), Allen Barr (guitar), Ray Tarrant (trumpet), Tom Stevenson (drums), O. Wills (double bass), John Warren (vocals), and Essie Morrison (piano).[1] In 1937 he was a member of an ensemble selected by Davidson to tour Australia, accompanying Gladys Moncrieff, Tex Morton, and harmonica virtuoso Harry Thompson.[2]
References
- ^ "Our Radio Page". The Land (newspaper). No. 1279. New South Wales, Australia. 20 December 1935. p. 16. Retrieved 7 July 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Gladys Moncrieff and Jim Davidson's A.B.C. Dance Band". The Telegraph (Brisbane). Queensland, Australia. 27 October 1937. p. 25. Retrieved 7 July 2023 – via National Library of Australia.