The Royal Air Force Dance Orchestra: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy on 2 CDs

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This year sees the 70th anniversary of the start of The Blitz and The Battle Of Britain. We are proud to bring you 50 ORIGINAL swingin’ hits and favourites from the era on a superb double CD. Boy did they swing! Recording both as The Squadronaires and The Royal Air Force Dance Orchestra they provided a much-needed morale boost during arguably Britain’s darkest hour. They were immensely popular and talented musicians. Features some of their favourite original 40s recordings remastered & sounding better than ever. The origins of the Squadronaires can be traced back to 1939 when many of London’s professional musicians were recruited into the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, based at RAF Uxbridge. Many of these musicians had previously been jazz and dance band performers and it was suggested that they form what was to become the Royal Air Force Dance Orchestra. The big band gained a reputation for versatility and flair, helped by iconic band members such as George Chisholm and Jimmy Miller. They developed a distinctive style and rivalled the American bands. Throughout the war years they were THE Best British Dance Band. The R. A.F Squadronaires are still in existence and continue to entertain. Universal have a brand new TV advertised album of Glenn Miller songs released around September’s anniversary of the start of The Blitz.