Alan Breeze's Biography "The Singer in the Band" by Michele Breeze

The Official Alan Breeze Biography. Written by his youngest daughter, Michele Breeze, herself a noted musical actress, documents Alan's life from his humble beginning's in London's East end, through the Big Band years of Billy Cotton, and to his death in 1980. Alan had a bad speech impediment when holding a conversation but this did not affect his singing. Desmond Carrington of BBC radio 2 said of Alan " He was one of the greatest Once started. I couldn't put it down" Anne Hopper - BBC Radio CumbriaBig Band singers of the 20th century. There are many stories both sad and humourous in this biography and here's some comments from readers :

" Once Started, I couldn't put it down" Anne Hopper - BBC Radio Cumbria
"This book is fantastic!" Peter Worsley - Evergreen magazine
"Great, Fantastic,so very amusing, a must for everyone" - Pete King - Big band Buddies

The respected music critic Clifford Davies wrote :
"Alan Breeze brought pleasure to millions of music fans for decades and he became the most versatile singer of his generation".

The book is availble from www.alanbreeze.com or Fretdancer PO Box 55, Pwllheli,LL53 5WF (UK) price £8.99 including postage for UK only. International sales please add an extra £1.50 for postage abroad.

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• Popular Music
• Big Band
• Alan Breeze
• Billy Cotton
• Jazz
• Ballards
• BBC
• Radio
• Television
• Vocalists
• Singers
• Michele Breeze
• Paul Brett

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A brilliant insight into one of the most popular Big Band Singer's of the 20th Century's lifestyle. "Wakey Wakey" a must read for all fans of Big Band Music and Alan Breeze.