George Eskdale

British versatile and influential trumpeter & cornetist, and teacher. Born 21 June 1897 in Tynemouth, North East, England, UK - Died 20 January 1960 in London, England, UK. His career included being a member of bands of many styles including jazz, brass band, military band, dance band and classical. Best known as Principal Trumpet for the The London Symphony Orchestra from 1933 to 1958. After World War I, he played in the Savoy Havana Band, in which he was the only non-American. He then became a member of The New Queen's Hall Orchestra. In 1930, he joined The New Symphony Orchestra Of London as Principal Trumpet, moving in 1933 to the London Symphony Orchestra. He taught at the Trinity College Of Music, London from 1937 and the Royal Academy of Music from 1938.