BASIL KIRCHIN BAND, THE

Line-up unk: A brief residential stay for one half of the famous recording act The Kirchin Band in 1961. Bandleader and composer Ivor Kirchin (1905-1997) and his drumming and composing son Basil Kirchin (1927-2005) had recorded dozens of records for the Parlophone and Decca labels during the fifties but had faded from the scene during the early sixties. On this occasion Basil was here with his band for the summer residency, his stay is short as they take over from Don Darby AHB in June 1961 but move on two months later being replaced by Cyril Glover AHO, who for a while are resident at both The Samson & Hercules BR, Nch and the new Norwood Rooms, Nch.

Residencies:

The Samson & Hercules BR, Nch Jun-Jul61

Trivia: The Kirchin Band’s early recordings were produced by George Martin of Beatles fame.