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Max Geldray

1916-2004 NL
Jazz
A.k.a. Max Leon van Gelder

Max Geldray (born 12 February 1916, Amsterdam, Netherlands – died 2 October 2004, Palm Springs, California, USA) was a Dutch-born jazz harmonica player. He is best known for his playing and occasional acting on the BBC comedy radio series, The Goon Show, where he would provide the first musical interlude; and Ray Ellington the second. Following the end of The Goon Show in 1960, Geldray moved to the United States, eventually settling in California.

     
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Blues
  • Pop
  • Rock
Popular Tracks   
Mouth Organ Swing No. 1 on Harmonica Swing, années 20-30-40-50 by Various Artists
Things Ain't What They Use to Be on Goon Show: The Internal Mountain by Various Artists
Max Geldray Musical Interlude on Goon Show: The Fireball of Milton Street by Various Artists
Crazy Rhythm on Backline, Vol. 355 by Various Artists
There I've said it again on Harmonica Swing, années 20-30-40-50 by Various Artists
This Is the BBC Home Service (The Fireball of Milton Street) on Goon Show: The Fireball of Milton Street by Various Artists
Please! Please! Silence! on Goon Show: The Fireball of Milton Street by Various Artists
Meantime I, Ned Seagoon.... on Goon Show: The Fireball of Milton Street by Various Artists

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Peg O' My HeartMax Geldray With The Citizens Band1976Single
Limehouse Blues / Mouth Organ Swing No. 1Max Geldray1939Album
Ruby / Harmonica RagMax Geldray With Norrie Paramor And His OrchestraAlbum
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