Obit: UK Drummer Alan Ganley (March 2008)

Subject: RE: Obit: UK Drummer Alan Ganley (March 2008)
From: Flash Company
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 10:39 AM

Ray, I see what you mean, he did look very normal for a jazz drummer.
Apparently once collaborated with another of my favourite men, Benny Green, on a song writing project, and, asked to suggest a joint working name, came up with Gan-green!

FC

Subject: RE: Obit: UK Drummer Alan Ganley (March 2008)
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 03:24 AM

Alan was a regular at the Sunday sessions at Jagz in Ascot, backing everyone in sight. I remember him from Dankworth days. Sad news.

Looks like no-one has told Jagz yet!:
Jagz

RtS

Subject: RE: Obit: Obit Alan Ganley
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 05 Apr 08 - 01:18 PM

Sad news - always looked more like a woodwork teacher than a drummer - and a talented composer/arranger too.

Subject: Obit: Obit Alan Ganley
From: Flash Company
Date: 05 Apr 08 - 10:45 AM

Joined the great Jazz Band in the sky last week.
The real UK king of drums, able to play in any company from Dankworth, Ronnie Scott and Tubby Hayes to Dixieland. Played on the Stephan Grapelli/ Menuhin sessions.

FC