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Graydon (Hoppy) Hopkins Orchestra

The 1948 London Musicians Ball program described the "Hoppy" Hopkins Orchestra as follows:

One of London's newest bands is Graydon Hopkins. Hoppy is a familiar face on and off the bandstand in and around London. His singing and size have made him a lot of friends around town.

The band boasts the only five-way sax section in town and first reports say the other sections are living up to the already fine standard of music in London

Sweet vocals are handled by Hoppy himself while the scat side is taken care of by Frank Serratore.

Personnel

Saxes: Hoppy Hopkins, Ernie Clements, Frank Serratore, Vic Serratore, Tony Caminiti.

Trumpets: Frank Williams, Walt Nozen, Eddie Assaf.

Rhthym: Benny Dennomme - Piano: Ed Bergin - Bass: Dick Stookes - Drums

Further details will be added when available