Arranger / pianist George Handy (1920-1997) became known for his striking arrangements for Boyd Raeburn’s experimental orchestra in the mid 40s. After that he disappeared from the scene completely, only to return in the 50s with an orchestra of his own with which he produced two records. The recordings are from 13, 14 and 22 April 1955.
1. Boyd Raeburn Orchestra:
> “Foolish Little Boy” (George Handy)
> “Dalvatore Sally” (George Handy)
from the CD The Transcription Performances 1946 HEP CD 42
2. George Handy and his Orchestra:
> “Heavy Hands” (George Handy)
> “Pulse” (George Handy)
> “Tender Touch” (George Handy)
> “The Sleepwalker” (George Handy)
from the CD Pensive Fresh Sound Records FSR-CD 438
3. George Handy and his Orchestra:
> “A Wooden Sail In A Wooden Wind” (George Handy)
> “Maretet” (George Handy)
> “Pensive” (George Handy)
> “Of Gossamer Sheen” (George Handy)
> “Stream of Conciousness” (George Handy)
> “The Flatterer” (George Handy)
> “Knobby Knees” (George Handy)
from the CD Pensive Fresh Sound Records FSR-CD 438
4. Boyd Raeburn Orchestra: “Cartaphilius” (George Handy)
from the CD The Transcription Performances 1946 HEP CD 42.
