Episode 226 – Leicester Square Looks Round

On this week’s show Damon takes a look at the Magnificent 5 Manual Compton its the Odeon Leicester Square. This show features rare recordings of John Howlett, David Shepherd and Gerald Shaw, as well as new material from a new CD, recorded by current house organist, Donald MacKenzie.

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Calling All Workers/Knightsbridge MarchDudley SavageOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Private Recording: William Moore1980
In Olden TymesJohn HowlettOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Private Recording: Marie Coleman née Howlett1958
Rickshaw RideGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Private Recording: Damon Coxc1968
Too Late NowGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Concert Recording1968
Glasgow FairGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Private Recording: Damon Coxc1967
Turn Ye to MeDavid ShepherdOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Private Recording: John Leeming1981
Secret LoveRonald CurtisOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/19 Compton
Dene Records1992
The Genius Of George Gershwin: S’ Wonderful/Embraceable You/They Can’t Take That Away From Me/Love Walked In/Oh! Lady Be Good/Fascinating RhythmDonald MacKenzieOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Musiqua2018

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