Maurice Winnick & His Orchestra - What More Can I Ask

British violinist and bandleader Winnick (1902-1962) proved to be a child prodigy. He took a job in a cinema orchestra, and while still in his teens he became leader of a dance band on a transatlantic liner. Winnick formed his own small band in 1928, before moving to Nottingham to take over the city's Palais band from Jan Ralfini. By the 30s Winnick was performing regularly in several prestigious London venues. The band also appeared in films of the '30s, including Gay Love in 1934. In 1939 Winnick took over from Harry Roy at London's Dorchester Hotel. He employed outstanding musicians (Ted Heath, Bill Shakespeare, Don Barrigo...). He also hired singers like Al Bowlly and Dorothy Carless. Winnick toured Europe and the Middle East with ENSA during the Second World War, but by the 50s he turned his attention to promoting radio and television game shows for the rest of his life. This hot record (vocal probably by Louis Spiro, ps. of Tully Stewart) was made in 1933.