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On 1 September 2018, to mark the centennial of "[[I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles]]" debut in 1918, the orchestra performed a special arrangement of the song at the [[London Stadium]], the current home of [[West Ham United F.C.]] <ref name="KB22">{{cite web |url=https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/april/11-april/west-ham-supporting-bandleader-alex-celebrates-bubbles-100th |title=West Ham-supporting bandleader Alex celebrates Bubbles' 100th birthday |publisher=West Ham United FC |url-status=live |accessdate=1 September 2018}}</ref>
On 1 September 2018, to mark the centennial of "[[I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles]]" debut in 1918, the orchestra performed a special arrangement of the song at the [[London Stadium]], the current home of [[West Ham United F.C.]] <ref name="KB22">{{cite web |url=https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/april/11-april/west-ham-supporting-bandleader-alex-celebrates-bubbles-100th |title=West Ham-supporting bandleader Alex celebrates Bubbles' 100th birthday |publisher=West Ham United FC |url-status=live |accessdate=1 September 2018}}</ref>


In 2020, the orchestra signed to [[Decca Records]] for a recording of "[[We'll Meet Again]]" backing [[Vera Lynn|Dame Vera Lynn]] in a tribute album entitled "Keep Smiling Through" released November 2020. During the [[COVID-19 pandemic|Covid-19 pandemic]], the orchestra used a window in lock down measures to assemble and record their fourth album, "Puttin' on the Ritz", a collection of uplifting, romantic songs from [[Roaring Twenties|Roaring 20's]] and [[Great Depression]] era<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=November 2020|title=Puttin' On The Ritz - New Album|url=https://www.alexmendham.com/product-page/puttin-on-the-ritz-new-album|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=19 January 2020|website=Alex Mendham}}</ref>. International travel restriction imposed during the pandemic caused the orchestra to defer their 1930's themed ''Dance Across the Atlantic'' series concerts aboard [[Cunard Line|Cunard]]'s [[Queen Mary 2]] on a transatlantic crossing to [[New York City]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=19 January 2021|title=Queen Mary 2 Voyage|url=https://www.alexmendham.com/post/qm2-voyage|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Alex Mendham}}</ref>.
In 2020, the orchestra signed to [[Decca Records]] for a recording of "[[We'll Meet Again]]" backing [[Vera Lynn|Dame Vera Lynn]] in a tribute album entitled "Keep Smiling Through" released November 2020. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the orchestra used a window in lock down measures to assemble and record their fourth album, "Puttin' on the Ritz", a collection of uplifting, romantic songs from [[Roaring Twenties|Roaring 20's]] and [[Great Depression]] era<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=November 2020|title=Puttin' On The Ritz - New Album|url=https://www.alexmendham.com/product-page/puttin-on-the-ritz-new-album|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=19 January 2020|website=Alex Mendham}}</ref>.




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Revision as of 11:28, 19 January 2021

Alex Mendham & His Orchestra
Alex Mendham and His Orchestra at the Savoy Hotel in London
Alex Mendham and His Orchestra at the Savoy Hotel in London
Background information
GenresArt Deco Era, British Dance Band, Cabaret, Swing, Jazz
Instrument(s)Authentic Vocals, Vintage Brass, Strings, Percussion, Wind
Years active2011–present
LabelsDecca Records
Websitealexmendham.com

Alex Mendham and His Orchestra are a British dance band, led by Alex Mendham, that performs and records vintage music from the 1920s and 1930s with meticulous attention to capturing the authenticity, style and romance of the golden age of Hollywood and glamorous fashion of the Art Deco era.

They perform concerts internationally. The orchestra held a long standing residency at the Savoy Hotel in London[1] and are regularly featured on BBC Radio.[2]

Their debut album, Whistling in the Dark, was released in January 2013, followed by a second album, Jazznocracy, in December 2015.[3][4]

In 2017 they released On with the Show, their third studio album.[5]

On 1 September 2018, to mark the centennial of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" debut in 1918, the orchestra performed a special arrangement of the song at the London Stadium, the current home of West Ham United F.C. [6]

In 2020, the orchestra signed to Decca Records for a recording of "We'll Meet Again" backing Dame Vera Lynn in a tribute album entitled "Keep Smiling Through" released November 2020. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the orchestra used a window in lock down measures to assemble and record their fourth album, "Puttin' on the Ritz", a collection of uplifting, romantic songs from Roaring 20's and Great Depression era[7].

References

  1. ^ "- Promotions – The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel". fairmont.com. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  2. ^ Fisher, Tony (17 September 2018). "Alex Mendham & Serena Dunlop are taking you back to the music of the 1920s". BBC Radio. Retrieved 19 January 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ 'Album Review – Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi'
  4. ^ "Alex Mendham / Alex Mendham & His Orchestra - Jazznocracy CD Album". www.cduniverse.com. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Alex Mendham And His Orchestra - On With The Show". Discogs. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  6. ^ "West Ham-supporting bandleader Alex celebrates Bubbles' 100th birthday". West Ham United FC. Retrieved 1 September 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Puttin' On The Ritz - New Album". Alex Mendham. November 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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