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Title: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 22, 2011, 12:00

The BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15414606) has announced the death of Edmundo Ros at the age of 100. A great loss to all of us who danced to his music. :rip:

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Simon on October 22, 2011, 12:14

:rip: :dunno:

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 22, 2011, 12:20

I'll have to educate you. In this case, the subject would be history as he retired in 1975. ;)

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Simon on October 22, 2011, 12:37

Clive would know him, I expect.  ;)

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 22, 2011, 12:52

I'd bet on it. Here's some samples:

Summertime:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-BpVcxLKKs

Wedding Samba:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx3AKQ26FBI

Melodie d'amour

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_nftApnVRw

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: GillE on October 22, 2011, 12:53

He brought happy Latin music to the whole world.  Sadly missed :rip: .

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 22, 2011, 17:12

He did indeed, Gill.

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Clive on October 23, 2011, 18:09

Oh yes, I have several of his albums - particularly on Decca Phase 4.  The Edmundo Ross orchestra played the best Latin-American music you could dance to - always lots of fun.  Perhaps his most famous piece was the Tea for Two cha cha. 

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 23, 2011, 18:21

Phase 4 - happy memories. :) I loved to dance to his music, the rhythm was so infused into the music, it made you a better dancer.

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Clive on October 23, 2011, 18:30

I have one called Heath versus Ross - two great bands competing with each other.  8-)

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 23, 2011, 18:35

It reminds me of the trouble I used to go to setting up my SME tone arm. CDs are much easier. :)

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Clive on October 23, 2011, 18:59

Yes, it was a nightmare!   :(

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 24, 2011, 11:17

It seemed like good fun back then, Clive, but when you think of all the adjustments that had to be made, it was a bit like setting up a new computer. :)

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Clive on October 24, 2011, 13:03

Yes, I have a Systemsdeck although I don't use it these days.  Mrs Clive wants me to get rid of it.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 24, 2011, 13:06

Probably because it's got 6" of dust on it. :)

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Clive on October 24, 2011, 13:15

Yes, it's kept on top of a wardrobe!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 24, 2011, 17:31

 :)

Mine's in the same place.

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Simon on October 24, 2011, 18:32

On top of Clive's wardrobe?

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 24, 2011, 18:34

Close... ;D

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Clive on October 24, 2011, 23:08

I've been wondering what that was!!   ;D  Getting back to Phase 4, I have quite a collection of Ted Heath, Edmundo Ross and Stanley Black.  Of course it was all a bit gimmicky and designed to put wow factor into all that newly acquired stereo equipment.
Here for your reading pleasure Rik, I give you Decca Phase 4.

http://bongolia.org/music/decca_phase_4.txt

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 25, 2011, 11:45

I owned so many of those, Clive.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Clive on October 25, 2011, 13:09

My favourites were Hawaiian Swing by Wener Muller and his Orchestra and Satin, Saxes and Bouncing Brass by Ted Heath and his Music.  Also of course Dance Again by Edmundo Ros and his Orchestra.

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Rik on October 25, 2011, 15:44

The Grand Canyon was pretty good too.

Title: Re: Edmundo Ros has died
Post by: Clive on October 25, 2011, 17:22

Not heard that one.  But I wish I had bought some of the Stan Kenton.  A very vibrant orchestra.