Trumpeters · 1917–2005

Robert Farnon

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

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

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. 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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Albums where Robert Farnon is credited as a sideman

1962	Sinatra Sings Great Songs From Great Britain — Frank Sinatra	arranger, conductor
1968	Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album — Tony Bennett	arranger, conductor
1976	Lena, a New Album — Lena Horne	arranger, conductor, orchestrator