Eric Coates conducts Jack Payne & His Band. 1932.

"Bird Songs At Eventide" (Eric Coates).
Jack Payne & His Band.1932

This is a 12" Imperial Concert Arrangement of Eric Coates' "Birdsongs at Eventide". The label reads; 'conducted by the composer, Eric Coates'.
Eric Coates (1886-1957) is perhaps best remembered for his famous 'Knightsbridge March' (1933) from his 'London Suite' which was used by the BBC as it's signature tune to the popular Saturday night programme 'In Town Tonight' from 1933 onwards.
His Other works include 'The Sleepy lagoon' (1939) and 'The Dam Busters March' (1942).
Billy Scott-Coomber provides a lovely, sweet vocal here. This was recorded at one of Jack Paynes first sessions for the Crystalate record company on March 10th 1932.
I think this is a recording of great versatility on the Band's part, showing just how varied a programme the 1930's bands were capable of presenting.
This is just the thing for a new Springtime evening!.

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[jackpaynefan]

Again Eric Coates not mentioned on all issues even as composer and guest conductor. A lovely, atmospheric tune.

[85scampi]

Yes, I have two copies of this and the other just credits to 'Jack Payne & His Band'.

[pianolasociety]

beautiful!

[85scampi]

Just shows what a good dance band could do.Enjoy!.

[mic33george]

The one and only Jack Payne Imperial 12 inch was it?Good to hear this after years of seeing it advertised on the Imperial record covers!Charming tune.

[85scampi]

There was another one in 1932.

[Glinkaism1]

I have this on a Naxos CD. Recorded August 1926 with Coates conducting. No singer. You'd think it was recorded recently since the engineers did some great processing.

[duettists]

What a lovely recording. Thanks for posting it.

[accordeonsteve]

A gift: by the composer!! I heard that wonderful melody sung by the french tenor Georges Thill "Les oiseaux dans le soir". It's very interesting to listen the composer's point of view!! Thank you very much! From Canada

[kspm01]

Me too!