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Old February 1st 11, 06:35 AM posted to uk.rec.audio
Iain Churches[_2_]
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Default She said "I would have been a trombonist......"


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....but my arms were too short.

(quote Betty Smith, British saxophonist)

Obituary. The Independent.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/ob...e-2196497.html



And John Barry:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000290/



The Melody Maker called him "the most celebrated
film composer of all times" But how many people
remember The John Barry Seven and "Hit and Miss"

He didn't need long arms though - he was a trumpet player.

Iain