Jim Gussey

Australian musician (trumpet) & bandleader (b. Auckland, New Zealand 1908 - d. Sydney 6 Jan., 1990) First professional work was in various New Zealand dance bands before travelling to Sydney with Maurie Gilman in 1927. Both joined the Jimmie Elkins Band. Later worked with different bands in Sydney & Brisbane until joined the Jim Davidson Orchestra in May 1933. Remained with Davidson until he took over from Jim Davidson as conductor of The ABC Sydney Dance Band from 1941 to 1969.