The Pasadena Roof Orchestra
The Pasadena Roof Orchestra was formed in Nov. 1969 by Johnny Arthy, a lover of 1920's jazz who sought to lead a dance-oriented jazz-influenced big band specializing in music from the 1923-37 period. The British band gained its name because Arthy liked the obscure song "Pasadena." The orchestra had its first gig in April 1970 and soon Arthy came across a windfall, 1, 500 original arrangements from the 1920's practically given away by an elderly lady whose father had been musical director of a dance band in the twenties. The P.R.O. started out playing once a week but, after the success of their first album in 1974, they turned professional and began working much more often. A European tour in 1975 added to the group's momentum and since then they have worked constantly and recorded fairly regularly (in the early days for Transatlantic and later on mostly for their own P.R.O. label). No famous soloists are among their alumni since the Pasadena Roof Orchestra is very much a dance band, but the group has long featured colorful ensembles, period vocals and brief individual spots, very much in the early pre-swing style which they treat with great respect.
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The Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Sanctuary Records am 01.10.2022
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Pasadena - 25th Anniversary Album
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei PASADENA Records am 01.01.1993
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Live from London (Live)
Jazz - Erschienen bei Herzog Records am 30.09.2016
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Night Out
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei Planet Blue Records USA am 01.01.1979
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Home In Pasadena - The Very Best ofthe Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Sanctuary Records am 31.01.2011
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Swing
Swing Sisters, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei MBO - The Music Business Organisation A - S am 01.01.1993
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Steppin' Out
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei PASADENA Records am 01.01.1989
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Ladies and Gentlemen
Jazz - Erschienen bei Herzog Records am 01.11.2013
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Roots of Swing
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei PASADENA Records am 25.02.2008
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A Talking Picture / Night Out
Jazz - Erschienen bei Herzog Records am 12.06.2015
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Swing That Music!
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei PASADENA Records am 01.01.1998
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The Very Best of Pasadena Roof Orchestra - As Time Goes By
Jazz - Erschienen bei USM Digital am 31.01.2011
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Breakaway
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei PASADENA Records am 01.01.1991
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Happy Feet
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei PASADENA Records am 01.01.1987
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Here & Now
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei PASADENA Records am 26.08.2002
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Rhythm Is Our Business!
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei PASADENA Records am 19.11.1996
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Night Out
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei Blue Pie Records USA am 01.01.1979
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