Kenneth J. Alford
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Born: February 21, 1881, London, England
Died: May 15, 1945, Reigate, England
Kenneth J. Alford was the pseudonym for Frederick J. Ricketts, one of England's finest march composers. He is best known for his Colonel Bogey march, used in the film Bridge on the River Kwai. The two British military recordings contain Alford's most famous marches, including all the ones recorded singly on the other collections listed here.
Recordings
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"The Music of Kenneth Alford" 24 marches |
H. M. Royal Marines Band J. R. Mason |
Tower Amazon |
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Colonel Bogey | Eastman Wind Ensemble Frederick Fennell |
Tower Amazon |
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The Mad Major | Eastman Wind Ensemble Frederick Fennell |
McColley |
Tower Amazon |
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On the Quarterdeck | Dallas Wind Symphony Frederick Fennell |
McColley |
Tower Amazon |
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The Voice of the Guns The Vanished Army |
Band of His Majesty The King's Guard Norway Kjell Martinsen |
Tower Amazon |
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