Ronnie Aldrich
Ronnie Aldrich (b. February 15, 1916; d. September 30, 1993) was a classically-trained pianist and the leader of the popular British big band the Squadronaires; he also had several hit easy listening albums in the early '60s.
Aldrich began studing piano as a child, taking lessons at the Guildhall School of Music in London. He began playing professionally in the early '40s, performing with the Folkestone Municipal Orchestra but his career was side-tracked by World War II. During the war, he played with the RAF Dance Orchestra, as well as arranging for them. After the war, the Orchestra continued performing, only with the name the Squadronaires. Under Aldrich's direction, the Squadronaires became one of the most popular big bands in Britain. Aldrich stayed with the band until 1964, when the group disbanded.
After the Squadronaires broke up, he became the musical director of Thames Television. Occasionally, Aldrich recorded an album or performed radio concerts, but he spent most of the next three decades behind the scenes.
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Discography
12 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Ronnie, Ron & Syd
Ronnie Aldrich, Ron Goodwin, Syd Dale
Pop - Released by Surrey House Music on Aug 1, 2011
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Presenting Ronnie Aldrich
Lounge - Released by Universal Digital Enterprises on Jun 17, 1938
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Ronnie Aldrich, His Piano & Orchestra
Pop - Released by Surrey House Music on Aug 1, 2011
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The Magnificent Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich
Ronnie Aldrich, Strings Of The London Festival Orchestra
Lounge - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Jan 1, 1963
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The Romantic Pianos Of Ronnie Aldrich
Ronnie Aldrich, Strings Of The London Festival Orchestra
Lounge - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Jan 1, 1964
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Playing Two Pianos
Lounge - Released by White Room Music on May 22, 2019
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It's Happening Now
Classical - Released by Planet Blue Records on Feb 1, 1974
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Ronnie Aldrich
Lounge - Released by 2024 Artyvoz Digital on Mar 15, 2024
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Sunset Piano Relax, Vol. 2
Pop - Released by So Easy on Aug 4, 2023
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It's Happening Now
Jazz - Released by Blue Pie Records USA on Feb 1, 1974
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo