Eddie Carroll

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The British Eddie Carroll learned piano as a child and began to play professionally at movie theaters in the Glasgow, Scotland area in the early '20s. Had the rating system been in effect back then, he would have no doubt been considered too young to attend the movies he was accompanying. By the time he was 17, Carroll had already formed and dismantled his own band as well as joining the group of Al Starita, whose last name was the closest this leader got to stardom. Sidney Bright, whose name also has certain connotations, took over this band, Carroll staying on before briefly joining Ernest Ritte in 1930. The pianist then relocated to London and began touring across the water in Belgium as one of two pianists in Hal Kemp's unusual big band. By the end of the year, he had jumped over to the Joel Kaye band, and in the following year became a member of the popular Ambrose Orchestra. Dinner & Dance In 1932, the enterprising Carroll he worked with Maurice Winnick and Reg Purslove, then went to another group that utilized two pianos, the solid Lew Stone combo. For once this seemed to suit the musical needs of Carroll, as he stayed with Stone through 1934. Several reissues of this material have been released, including the 2002 Dinner and Dance. Carroll then became a member of Henry Hall's orchestra, as well as the accompanist for the popular vocalists Elsie Carlisle and Sam Browne. Later that year he put together his own group to work an extended stint at the Empress Rooms in Lon

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Fernwood Rock 'n' Roll

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Fernwood Rhythm 'n' Blues from Memphis

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The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll

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The Birth Of Rock'n'Roll Disc 15

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Having A Teenage Time Vol 1

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Hits Of The Thirties Vol 1

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Fernwood Rhythm & Blues From Memphis

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The Golden Age Of British Dance Bands 1938-1939

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Hits Of The Thirties

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Rhythm & Blues goes Rock 'n' Roll - CD15

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Stompin' 15

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Stompin' Vol. 15

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