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Ray Noble
Ray NobleRay Noble, was born in Sussex on 17 December 1903. His family  later moved to London  and he was educated at Dulwich College. He studied piano and  arranging, and in 1926 won an arranging contest sponsored by  a popular music publication which resulted in employment  with music publisher Lawrence Wright. In 1928 he took up a  position as staff arranger for Jack Payne and his BBC Dance Orchestra. Noble became  Musical Director for HMV records in 1929 leading a studio  band, The New Mayfair Dance Orchestra. This ensemble, which  played quality dance music, engaged the finest available musicians and from 1930 had Al Bowlly as featured vocalist.  Its records sold extremely well in America, and Noble  received an offer to appear, with his band and Al Bowlly, at  the famous Rainbow Room in New York. Not only a  skilled arranger, Noble was also an astute businessman and a  personable musical director; but he will probably best be  remembered as the distinguished composer of some of the  1930s'' most memorable music.
 


In London 1930-1934, Vol. 2: Try a Little Tenderness
Here are 24 more recordings singer Al Bowlly made in London with Ray Noble and His New Mayfair ... more ..
Rathbone Label
Catalog No: RATH2002

On Sale $14.95


In London 1930-34, Vol. 1: Midnight, the Stars and You
Ray Noble directed, wrote arrangements for, and supervised the audio engineers at the recording ... more ..
Rathbone Label
Catalog No: RATH2001

On Sale $14.95


The Hmv Sessions 1930-34 Vol.1
Goodnight, Sweetheart became justifiably one of the most popular dance records  by anyone, at ... more ..
Vocalion Label
Catalog No: CDEA6009

On Sale $17.95


The Hmv Sessions 1930-34 Vol.2
It is worth noting that one of the titles on this CD Got A Date With An Angel was the second ... more ..
Vocalion Label
Catalog No: CDEA6010

On Sale $17.95


The Hmv Sessions 1930-34 Vol.3
Following on the colossal success of  Goodnight, Sweetheart, Ray Noble wrote a number called I ... more ..
Vocalion Label
Catalog No: CDEA6017

On Sale $17.95


The Hmv Sessions 1930-34 Vol.4
A highlight of this set is undoubtedly the recording of Love Is The Sweetest Thing, which was ... more ..
Vocalion Label
Catalog No: CDEA6026

On Sale $17.95


The Hmv Sessions 1930-34 Vol.7
This CD includes some of the most outstanding material, in a jazz sense, that Ray Noble ever ... more ..
Vocalion Label
Catalog No: VOC6046

On Sale $17.95


The Hmv Sessions 1930-34 Vol.8
Only five of the tracks were issued in America at the time. The news of Ray Noble's departure ... more ..
Vocalion Label
Catalog No: VOC6055

On Sale $17.95


Rarities & Us Recordings Vol.10
The first half of this compilation draws on the recordings Ray Noble made for Victor during his ... more ..
Vocalion Label
Catalog No: CDEA6079

On Sale $17.95


Centenary Issue 1935-1941
The band was mainly sweet in style but  did feature some jazz. more ..
Living Era Label
Catalog No: AJA5535

On Sale $14.95
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