Eric Cook

Eric Cook

Eric Cook (1916-1985) was an english-born pianist, orchestrator, composer and conductor.

Career

There are limited sources of information about his life. Cook began his carrer as a concert pianist, playing in top military bands during WW2. After the war he worked as as a conductor and orchestrator for a number of british films and tv shows. He also composed a number of pieces, most notably his solo for trombone, Bolivar.

In 1964 he moved to australia, where he continued his work with film scores. He died there in 1985.

Notable Works

Solo pieces:

• Bolivar - solo for trombone (1954)

For orchestra:

• Polka Dot
• Dog gone
• Highly Strung
• limelight waltz

Works on tv shows & Cinema:

• The Ken Dodd Show - Orchestrated an episode (1960)
• Squeeze a flower - Orchestrated and conducted the score (1970)
• Armchair Cinema - Conducted the score in an episode (1975)

References

1. https://www.hallamshiremusic.co.uk/item203.htm
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3739630/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

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