Later
they became known as The Dalton Dixielanders
although most people just simply referred to them as The Daltons.
Terry
also gigged around with local bands and, as his reputation grew, progressed to the Joe Loss Orchestra playing and
singing alongside Ross McManus who was the father of Elvis (Costello).
Back
on Tyneside he got an equity card and did quite a bit of work as an
extra on various stage productions.
He
joined the Jazz Esquires at the Porthole about 2012 (see photo) and did a few gigs with an
offshoot band called Undecided before, later, joining the Blyth Big Band and the East
Coast Swing Band as lead trombone. He also did gigs with a band that his
son played in - The Baghdaddies.
Terry
had a very smooth tone, which he credited to a lesson he had had from Don Lusher,
and a good technique that served him in good stead when his brother Derek
visited from Australia.
He
suffered from cancer and, sadly, wasn't able to do any playing over the last couple of years.
Terry
Dalton died on April 29.
May
he Rest In Peace – Miles Watson.
12 comments :
Terry was a nice man, self-effacing considering his considerable talent as a trombonist. I enjoyed playing with him on a number of occasions, mainly at the Cullercoats Crescent Club -where he demonstrated his wonderful tone and high note capability. He will be missed.
Very sad to hear about the passing of Terry Dalton. I knew him and his name through my father but I did get the chance to play with him back in 1978 and more recently in 2017 at the Crescent Club. A very nice person and fine trombonist. R.I.P.
Colin Aitchison (Hong Kong)
What a shame, he was a great lad, funny as owt and I loved his playing.
First time I heard him play was on a Cooking in the Kitchen session at Steve Cunningham's studio.
You couldn't miss him. RIP Terry.
John H (East Coast Swing Band)
So sorry to hear that. Terry was a kind and very talented man with a warm heart. Always positive and supportive. He’ll be missed.
Laurence (ECSB)
Absolutely gutted. Like a second dad. Bless him.
Peter S (ECSB)
Terry contributed so much, not just in the Trombone section. He encouraged me and others too, particularly in the Band's dark days. We will miss his huge talent and irrepressible spirit.
Richard (ECSB)
So Sad. A lovely guy and a fantastic player. He always encouraged you to play stuff that you thought was too hard and helped bring out your best playing. Great jazz player too. He will be sadly missed by so many people.
Lindsay (ECSB)
So sad!
Terry was such a warm, cheerful, positive and supportive member of the trombone section. He really encouraged me and he was such fun to play alongside.
We miss him for his talent and his company .
Christine (ECSB)
I’m so sorry to hear. Terry was really welcoming and supportive to me when I joined the band. He was also a fund of musical stories.
Jan (ECSB)
Sorry not to have seen Terry in recent times. I'd like him to have seen that my playing of Fool on the Hill had improved (a bit)
Lynne (ECSB)
Terry will be sorely missed by all of us at Tuesday morning's East Coast Swing Band sessions. He was a patient mentor, an effortless improviser, and a powerful role model to me. I will treasure the super anecdotes relating back to his experiences on the fringe of the circuit of A,B and C listers! But above all I 'll remember what a warm person he was and his generosity towards lesser mortals.
Choked at his passing.
Peter Smith, fellow Bone and current Chair East Coast Swing Band.
Terry was great player a true gent and a very good friend.
R I P matey.
Bob Stephenson.
East Coast Swing Band and others.
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