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Ivor Raymonde

1926 – 1990

British musician, songwriter, arranger and actor

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Lived 1926 – 1990 (aged 63). Ivor Raymonde was a British musician, actor, songwriter, record producer and music arranger.

Ivor Raymonde (born Ivor Pomerance; 22 October 1926 – 4 June 1990) was a British musician, songwriter, arranger and actor, best known for his distinctive rock-orchestral arrangements for Dusty Springfield and others in the 1960s.

Life and career He studied at Trinity College of Music, and served as a Bevin Boy during the Second World War. He initially entered professional music as a jazz and classical pianist. He played in various big bands and started leading his own band by the early 1950s. He then became a music director at the BBC alongside Wally Stott. He worked as a session musician on occasion, playing on and arranging Johnny Duncan's UK hit "Last Train to San Fernando." He also worked as an actor, supporting comedian Tony Hancock in all of the comedian's first TV series in 1956. A second volume was issued in 2019.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
11 and 13, Mandeville Place
Employers
British Broadcasting Corporation, Philips Records
Also known as
Ivor Pomerance

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivor Raymonde?

British musician, songwriter, arranger and actor (1926-1990)

When was Ivor Raymonde born?

Ivor Raymonde was born on 22 October 1926 in Marylebone.

When did Ivor Raymonde die?

Ivor Raymonde died on 4 June 1990 in Ewshot.

What was Ivor Raymonde's occupation?

Ivor Raymonde was a musician, actor, songwriter, record producer and music arranger.

What nationality was Ivor Raymonde?

Ivor Raymonde was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivor Raymonde

· Wikidata: Q6099496

· DBpedia: Ivor Raymonde

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