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Trumpeters · 1917–2005

Robert Farnon

Canadian-born composer, conductor, musical arranger and trumpet player

Born
24 July 1917
Toronto
Died
23 April 2005
Guernsey
Country
Canada
Record labels
Philips Records, London Records, Pye Records
Discography
14 albums

Biography

Robert Farnon was a jazz musician who played trumpet. Robert Farnon was born on 24 July 1917 in Toronto and died on 23 April 2005 in Guernsey. Record labels: Philips Records, London Records and Pye Records. The discography here lists 14 albums, from “Canadian Impressions” (1955) to “This Time It’s Love” (2012). Honours include Member of the Order of Canada.

Robert Joseph Farnon (24 July 1917 – 23 April 2005) was a Canadian composer, conductor, musical arranger and trumpet player. As well as being a composer of original works (often in the light music genre), he was commissioned by film and television producers for theme and incidental music. In later life he composed a number of more serious orchestral works, including three symphonies, and was recognised with four Ivor Novello awards and the Order of Canada.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Canadian Impressions 1955
Captain Horatio Hornblower, R.N / Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra 1960
The Music of Robert Farnon: Piano Playtime 1960
To a Young Lady: The Sensuous Strings of Robert Farnon 1962
Shalako (Original Motion Picture Sound Track) 1968
Pop Makes Progress 1970
Portrait of the West 1970
Dark Lands 1986
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. 1992
Colditz March / State Occasion / The Westminster Waltz / A Star Is Born 1992
This Time It’s Love 2012
Dreaming With Robert Farnon
Music for Drama Vol. 3
The Lost Recordings

Also plays on

Albums where Robert Farnon is credited as a sideman

1962 Sinatra Sings Great Songs From Great Britain — Frank Sinatra arranger, conductor
1964 Vaughan With Voices — Sarah Vaughan arranger, conductor
1965 Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook — Sarah Vaughan arranger, conductor
1968 Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album — Tony Bennett arranger, conductor
1976 Lena, a New Album — Lena Horne arranger, conductor, orchestrator
1989 Grofé: Grand Canyon Suite / Gershwin: Porgy and Bess Suite — Ferde Grofé, George Gershwin arranger, conductor
1990 Big Boss Band — George Benson featuring The Count Basie Orchestra arranger
1995 Tangence — J.J. Johnson, The Robert Farnon Orchestra conductor, orchestrator

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Robert Farnon play?

Robert Farnon is known for playing trumpet.

When and where was Robert Farnon born?

Robert Farnon was born 24 July 1917 in Toronto.

What are Robert Farnon's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Canadian Impressions (1955), Captain Horatio Hornblower, R.N / Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra (1960), The Music of Robert Farnon: Piano Playtime (1960), To a Young Lady: The Sensuous Strings of Robert Farnon (1962) and Shalako (Original Motion Picture Sound Track) (1968).

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