Harry Mortimer
Harry Mortimer (10 April 1902 – 23 January 1992) was an English composer and conductor who specialised in brass band music, one of the foremost cornet players of his era.
Harry Mortimer was born in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, his father being conductor Fred Mortimer (1880–1953). Fred taught Harry and his brothers Rex and Alex to play the cornet, and also composition. Later Harry was taught by Willi…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United Kingdom
- Born
- April 10th, 1902
- Died
- January 23rd, 1992
- Labels
- Decca Records