Big Bands Past

Scotty McLachlan Orchestra

Scotty McLachlan formed his orchestra in 1945 and for three straight seasons played at the Masonic Temple in London where his dance style attracted considerable attention.

He also played the Lake Huron resorts at Goderich and Grand Bend and appeared in the "Parade Of Bands" at the 1948 London Musicians Ball. Further details are not known.

Photograph

Taken at the Masonic Temple, London 1946

Personnel

Saxes: Charlie Watt, John Zadorsky, Jim Hastie, Scotty McLachlan (Leader)

Brass: Les Douglas - Trombone, Trumpets - Kieth Downs, Jim Ford, Benny Goodfellow.

Rhthym: Bruce Dekker - Drums: Lou Rahn - Bass: Ann Rohn - Piano

Vocals - Phyllis Gred

In 1948 Eric Corgrove, Joe Rogolino (trumpets) and Dalton Walpole (piano) played with the group.