Patrick Halcox

The longtime trumpeter in Chris Barber’s popular trad jazz band (who he first used in 1953), Patrick Halcox appeared on the many records with Barber, contributing a good Dixielandish lead and excellent solos. Halcox got piano lessons early in lifestyle, used the trombone while offering in the Royal Atmosphere Force, and turned to cornet (later on trumpet) soon after his release. Like a part-time participant he was an associate from the Brent Valley Jazz Music group as well as the Albermarle Jazz Music group during 1950-1954. He became Ken Colyer’s alternative with Barber’s group in 1954 and performed regularly using the trombonist until retiring in 2008. Over time he also experienced occasional possibilities to record with a number of other best players including Don Ewell and Artwork Hodes. He by no means veered from his like for traditional jazz and mainstream. Halcox’s just opportunities to business lead his personal record dates led to a few game titles for Columbia in 1960, a VEGETATION recording in 1980 and a Jazzology Compact disc in 1989.