Person Open DS/UK/13523 Elsdon; Alan (1934-); English jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist Elsdon Alan 1934- English jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist Male

Alan Elsdon (b. October 15, 1934, London) is an English jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist. Elsdon studied trumpet under Tommy McQuater among others. His early professional work included time with Cy Laurie (1955–57), Graham Stewart (1957–59), a Royal Air Force band, and Terry Lightfoot (1959–61); with Lightfoot he played alongside Kid Ory and Red Allen. Elsdon led his own band from 1961 into the 1980s, and during the 1960s also played with Edmond Hall, Albert Nicholas, Wingy Manone, and Howlin' Wolf. He played in Keith Nichols's Midnight Follies from 1978 to 1985, as well as in small groups with Nichols around the same time. From the 1980s he was also active as a writer on music and educator. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 3/7/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 b43a420a-f204-45f8-9b9f-c49622166e9f