Judd Proctor
Judd Proctor
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Genres: instrumental
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About Judd Proctor
Originally played plectrum banjo but switched to acoustic guitar at 14, played gigs with local bands and won a regional Melody Maker contest with The Zetland Players. Did National Service with the RAF and while stationed at Maidstone played in Les Evans rehearsal band and took lessons from Ike Isaacs. After demobilisation he did his first professional work with Peter Fielding at Nottingham Palais. Played summer seasons with various bands then then moved to London to join Norman Burns from February until July 55. Member of Ray Ellington's Quartet for 6 years from July 55. Many radio dates included the Goon Show broadcasts.. Left Ray Ellington to concentrate on session work , playing for television radio, recordings etc. Took time out to tour Japan with Stanley Black1965 and to work with Benny Goodman on record and on various concerts in England 1971. Often in Don Lusher's big band during the late 70's and 80's but mainly occupied with session work in the 1990's.
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