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Jack Papworth

1901 – 2003

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About Jack Papworth

Lived 1901 – 2003 (aged 101–102). Jack Papworth was an Australian singer.

Jack Papworth was an Australian musician who fronted Jack Papworth and His Orchestra. The group were an Australian dance band formed in the 1950s. The group's compilation album, Old Time Dance Band, peaked at number 41 on the Australian charts in 1980.

History Papworth was born in Singleton, the fourth of nine children. The family moved to Newcastle when he was eight. His father, a trombonist in the Newcastle steelworks band, soon discovered his son's interest in music and sold his own instrument to buy a cornet for Jack, teaching him at home.

Papworth became a fixture in bands around Newcastle at 13 performing in his school band, a combined school band and the Newcastle C-grade and A-grade bands. Papworth left school at 14 to take up an apprenticeship as a glass beveler but five years later was laid off because of the Depression. To earn a living, Papworth played trumpet in a dance band, had a mobile lending library which traveled the Hunter region, and provided background music for silent movies at the Lambton theatre. One of his skills was accompanying himself on the piano with his left hand while playing the trumpet with his right.

Released: 1972 Format: LP Label: EMI Music (SOEX 9957)

Released: 1981 Format: LP Label: J&B Records (JB062)

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Born
1901, Singleton
Birth century
Died
2003
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Papworth?

musical artist

When was Jack Papworth born?

Jack Papworth was born in 1901 in Singleton.

When did Jack Papworth die?

Jack Papworth died in 2003.

What was Jack Papworth's occupation?

Jack Papworth was a singer.

What nationality was Jack Papworth?

Jack Papworth was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Papworth

· Wikidata: Q100254213

· DBpedia: Jack Papworth (band)

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