Ted Heath Discography

Updated: January 2006

This is largely an improvement in lay-out. I have no further information on personel.There is more information in the records section. Mostly details of further Vocalion releases.

There is mention about a number of private recordings and broadcasts.

Does anyone have any further details. I would appreciate any further information about these or any other corrections.

Fans of Bobby Britton may be interested in the following site: http://www.bobbybritton.com/

This section contains details and personnel of recordings where known

These details are correct to the best of my knowledge. However, many of Ted Heath’s albums did not contain details of personnel or recording date. There are many guesses and estimates of recording dates. There will be errors of which I am unaware, (bearing in mind known LPs and suggested single release dates, but until I get better information I will let this stand. I hope anyone who is able to correct or add will send me details and I will amend.

There have been some discrepancies in the information accessed from different sources. Again, if you know better or definitely please let me know.

I have received a great deal of help in this compilation but it was only started in September 2000. In particular I thank, in alphabetical order, Terry Dove, Gerard BieldermanWally Hawkins, JMG Kagenaar, Bob Murphey. Doug Newlin, Reg Quinn, Barry Radford Andrew Williams and Cliff White. If I have omitted anyone then I offer my apologies.

The reason I attempted this was due to the fact that no such work appears to have been completed or likely to be so and talking to a fellow Heath fan about this he said “why not do it yourself”. I thought about this and realized my limitations. However I thought that three quarters of a cake was better than none at all.

I am happy to send a CD to anyone who wants one at a cost of £5.You are welcome to copy or print for yourself. I thank all those who have helped me in any way.

Max Gray (maxcogray@aol.com)

Before forming his band, Ted Heath recorded with Ambrose and Geraldo.

Most of the Decca material was recorded at the Decca Studios, Broadhurst Gardens , Hampstead, London .

One of the first appearances of Ted Heath on record is on the Billy Penrose recording of “The Laughing Policeman”.

Ambrose Orchestra: Max Goldberg, Harry Owen (tpt), Ted Heath (tmb), Joe Crossman (clt, alt), Harry Hayes (clt), Joe Jeanette (clt, tnr,flt), Ernie Lewis, Peter Rush (vln), Bert Reed (pno,arr),Joe Brannelly (bjo,gtr), Dick Escott (bss), Max Bacon (dms), Sam Browne (vcl). Mayfair Hotel, London May 6, 1932

OB-3049/1 Paradise

Ambrose Orchestra: Max Goldberg, Harry Owen (tpt), Ted Heath (tmb), Danny Polo, Harry Hayes, Joe Jeanette, Billy Amstell (reeds), Bert Reed (pno), Joe Brannelly (gtr), Don Stuteley (bss), Max Bacon (dms), Sam Browne (vcl). London , 31 July 1933

Lazybones

Down the Old Ox Road

Ambrose Orchestra: Max Goldberg, Harry Owen (tpt), Ted Heath, Tony Thorpe (tmb), Danny Polo, Sid Phillips, Joe Jeanette, Billy Amstell (reeds) Bert Barnes (pno), Joe Branelly (gtr), Dick Ball (bss), Max Bacon (dms), Sam Browne (vcl). London , 12 June 1934

The Show is over

Ambrose Orchestra: Max Goldberg, Harry Owen, Clinton FFfrench or Billy Farrell (tpt), Ted Heath, Tony Thorpe, Lew Davis (tmb), Danny Polo, Sid Phillips, Joe Jeanette, Billy Amstell (reeds) Bert Barnes (pno), Joe Branelly (gtr), Dick Ball (bss), Max Bacon (dms), Sam Browne (vcl). London 11 December 1934

Be still my heart

London , 6 February 1935

The object of my affection

Memphis Blues

Streamline Strut

Maracas

Lament for Congo

B’wanga

Ambrose Orchestra: Max Goldberg, Harry Owen, Clinton Ffrench or Billy Farrell (tpt), Ted Heath, Tony Thorpe, Lew Davis (tmb), Danny Polo, Sid Phillips, Joe Jeanette, Billy Amstell (reeds) Bert Barnes (pno), Joe Branelly (gtr), Dick Ball (bss), Max Bacon (dms), Max Bacon and The Rhythm Brothers (vcl). London , 10 May 1935

Ambrose’s Tiger Rag

Lullaby of Broadway

Chasing Shadows (Jack Cooper (vcl)

South American (Joe Donald Stewart (vcl)

Ambrose Orchestra: Max Goldberg, Harry Owen, Clinton FFfrench or Billy Farrell (tpt), Ted Heath, Lew Davis (tmb), Danny Polo, Sid Phillips, Joe Jeanette, Billy Amstell (reeds) Bert Barnes (pno), Joe Branelly (gtr), Dick Ball (bss), Max Bacon (dms), Sam Browne (vcl). London , 30 July 1935

Copenhagen

Red sails in the sunset

London , 8 August 1935

Limehouse Blues

London , 5 November 1935

Broadway Rhythm

Ambrose Orchestra: Max Goldberg, Clinton FFfrench, Billy Farrell (tpt), Ted Heath, Lew Davis (tmb), Danny Polo, Sid Phillips, Joe Jeanette, Billy Amstell (reeds) Bert Barnes (pno), Joe Branelly (gtr), Dick Ball (bss), Max Bacon (dms), Jack Cooper (vcl). London , 13 November 1935

You are my lucky star

Ambrose Orchestra: Max Goldberg, Harry Owen, Clinton FFfrench or Billy Farrell (tpt), Ted Heath, Lew Davis (tmb), Sid Phillips, Joe Jeanette, Billy Amstell (reeds) Bert Barnes (pno), Joe Branelly (gtr), Dick Ball (bss), Max Bacon (dms), Evelyn Dall (vcl). London 16 January 1936

Wotcha gotta trombone for

Ted Heath and his Music: Kenny Baker, Max Goldberg, Arthur Mouncey, Cliff Haines (tp,) Harry Roche, Jock Bain, Woolf Phillips, Les Carew (tmb) Leslie Gilbert, Harry Smith (as) Aubrey Franks, Norman Impey (ts), Bill Lewington (bar), Ronnie Selby (p), Freddie Phillips (g), George Garnet (bss), Jack Parnell (dms) .London, February 8, 1944

DR1836-1 South of the Border De DDV5015/6 PGNCD849

DR 8137 Jeannie with the light brown hair De DVL 8 PGNCD849

DR8138 I’ve got sixpence De DVL 8

DR8139-2 Caravan De DDV5015/6

Opus One (NI arr) De F8512 De DDV5015/6

Pul PLS CD427 Emp RAJCD868

Hep CD52 Pre PLCD565

PGNCD849

DR8977-2 The very thought of you (D Rose arr) De F8536 De DVL 8

Hep CD52 Emp RAJCD868

Ted Heath and his Music: Leslie Hutchinson,, Max Goldberg, Arthur Mouncey, Cliff Haines (tpt) Harry Roche, Joe Cordell, Woolf Phillips, Les Carew (tmb), Leslie Gilbert, Harry Smith (as) Freddy Gardner, Frank Reidy (ts), Jimmy Goss (bar), Ronnie Selby (p), Charlie Short (bss), Norman Burns (dms). London , February 12. 1945

DR9124 –2 Cossack Patrol (NI arr) De F8536 Hep CD52

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DR 9125-2 My guy's come back.(N I arr) De F8512 De DVL 8

Pre PLCD 565 Hep CD52

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Ted Heath and his Music: Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tpt), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tmb) Reg Owen, Cliff Townsend (as) Johnny Gray, Norman Impey (ts) Freddy Gardner (bar) Norman Stenfalt (p) Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack,Parnell (dms). London , October 22, 1945

DR9752-2 Twilight time (B C arr) De F8578 De DVL 8

Pre PLCD 565 Emp RAJCD868

Hep CD52 Emp RAJCD877

DR9753 -2 First jump (KB arr) De F8578 De DVL 8

Hep CD52 Emp RAJCD868

Pul PLSCD427

Ted Heath and his Music: Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tpt), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tmb) D Hawkins, Cliff Townsend (as) Johnny Gray, Norman Impey (ts) Freddy Gardner (bar), Sharon (p) Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack,Parnell (dms). London , December 17, 1945

DR9935-2 East of the sun (D R arr) De F8605 De DDV5015/6

Emp RAJCD877 Hep CD52

Pul PLS CD427 Mem MOIR524

DR9936 Not so quiet, please (S O arr) De F8605 De DVL 8

Pul PLS CD 427 Emp RAJCD877

Hep CD52 Pre PLCD565

Ted Heath and his Music: Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tpt), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tmb) Reg Owen, Les Gilbert (as), Johnny Gray, Frank Reidy (ts) Charles Granville (bar), Ralph Sharon (p) Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack,Parnell (dms). London , January 28, 1946

DR10012-1 Wotcher ! (NS arr) De F8687 De DVL 8

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Hep CD52

DR10013-2 Bakerloo Non-Stop (KB arr) De F8629 De DDV5015/6

Mem MOIR524 Pre PLCD 565

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Hep CD52

I fall in love too easily De F8629

Jack Parnell and his Quartet: probably. Reg Owen (cl), Ralph Sharon (p), Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack Parnell (dms). London , February 2, 1946

DR10030 Soft noodles De (unissued)

DR10031 Just you, just me De (unissued)

DR10032 Too marvellous for words De (unissued)

DR10033 Riffet De (unisued)

Jack Parnell and his Quartet: Reg Owen (cl), Ralph Sharon (p), Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack Parnell (dms). London , March 29, 1946

DR10030 Soft noodles De F8607

DR10031 Just you, just me De F8607

DR 10032 Too marvellous for words

DR 10033 Riffit

DR10080 Soft noodles De F8607

DR10081 Just you, just me De F8607

Kenny Baker and his Orchestra: Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tpt), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tmb), Les Gilbert, Reg Owen (as), Johnny Gray, unknown (ts), Bill Lewington (bar), Norman Stenfalt(p) Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack Parnell (dms) . Ted Heath.(ldr) Levy/Oriole Studio, Bond St , London April 1946

9134 Skyliner Hep CD52 Emp RAJCD877

9135 Opus One Hep CD52

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9136 Moto Perpetua Hep CD52

9137 Pompton Turnpike Hep CD52

9144 Song of the Volga Boatmen Hep CD52

9145 Eager Beaver Hep CD52

9146 On the Atcheson, Topeka & Santa Fe Hep CD5

The Brass Hats: Kenny Baker and his Orchestra: Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tpt), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tmb), Norman Stenfalt(p) Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack Parnell (dms) Ted Heath.(ldr) Levy/Oriole Studio, Bond St, London April 1946

9148 Ring dem bells Hep CD52 Emp RAJCD877

9149 Lullaby of Broadway Hep CD52

Ted Heath and his Music: Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tpt), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tmb), Les Gilbert, Reg Owen (as), Johnny Gray, Ronnie Scott (ts), Dave Shand (bar), Norman Stenfalt (p) Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack Parnell (dms) London, April 29, 1946

DR10267-1 I fall in love too easily (vcl PC) (K B arr) De F8629 DR10268-2

Any old iron ? (LB arr) De F8687 De RFL32

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Pul PLS CD427 Mem MOIR524

Ted Heath and his Music: Possibly: Ted Heath (ldr), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tmb), Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tpt), Reg Owen, Les Gilbert (alt), Johnny Gray, Ronnie Scott (tnr), Dave Shand (bar), Norman Stenfalt (pno), Dave Goldberg (gtr), Charlie Short (bss),

Jack Parnell (dms) Paul Carpenter (ann,vcl).

Jack Parnell and his Quartet prob: Jack Parnell (dms), Norman Stenfalt (pno), Reg Owen (clt), Dave Goldberg (gtr) Broadcast July 1946 and similar.

“Its Swingtime” Magic DAWE 82

Listen to my Music

The Bells of St Marys Emp RAJCD877

Oh what it seemed to be

Exactly like you (KB &The Brass Hats)

I found a new baby

Any old iron

My baby said yes (JP vcl)

I’ll never be the same (JP Quartet)

Anything goes (KB &The Brass Hats)

I can’t begin to tell you

Knees up Mother brown

I’ll close my eyes

I can’t give you anything but love

Time on my hands

Symphony (Jane Lee vcl)

Wotcher

I dream of you

Crazy Rhythm (JP Quartet)

Swing low sweet chariot

Lullaby of Broadway (KB &The Brass Hats)

She’s funny that way

Somebody loves me

Begin the Beguine

Listen to my Music

Opus One (fade out)

Probably the same or similar line up to the above and also probably some tracks the same. Broadcast 1946

“Ted Heath and his Music” Sound Waves SWNCD015

The Bells of St Mary’s

Oh what it seemed to be

Exactly like you

Any old iron

My baby said yes

First jump

Anything goes

I can’t begin to tell you

I’ve found a new baby

Opus One

Knees up Mother Brown

I’ll close my eyes

I can’t give you anything but love

Time on my hands

The very thought of you

Symphony

Wotcher

I dream of you

Crazy Rhythm

The Cossacks Patrol

My guy’s come back

I’ll never be the same

Ted Heath and his music: Ted Heath (dir): Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tpt), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tmb), Les Gilbert, Reg Owen (as), Johnny Gray, Ronnie Scott (ts), Dave Shand (bar), Norman Stenfalt (p) Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack Parnell

(dms) London circa May 1946: Broadcast for British Forces overseas.

Listen to my Music Hep CD57

Opus One Hep CD57

Swing Low sweet charriot Hep CD57

East of the sun Hep CD57

Somebody loves me Hep CD57

I can’t give you anythingbut love Hep CD57

Listen to my Music Hep CD57

London circa June 1946: Broadcast for British Forces overseas.

Love will find a way Hep CD57

London circa July 1946: Broadcast for British Forces overseas

C Jam Blues Hep CD57

Exactly like you Hep CD57

Kenny Baker Swing Group: Kenny Baker (tpt), Reg Owen (clt), Johnny Gray (tnr), Lad Busby, (Harry Roche on Exactly like you) (tmb), Norman Stenfalt (p) Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack Parnell (dms) London circa July 1946: Broadcast for British Forces overseas

Creole love call Hep CD57

Any old iron Hep CD57

Wotcher Hep CD57

I’ve found a new baby Hep CD57

The Brass Hats: Kenny Baker, Alan Franks, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham (tpt), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tmb), Norman Stenfalt (p) Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (bss), Jack Parnell (dms) London circa July 1946: Broadcast for British Forces overseas

Anything goes Hep CD57

Lullaby of Broadway Hep CD57 Emp RAJCD877

DR10476-1 Day by Day (v PC) (A B arr) De F8657