Billy Munn
William Munn (12 May 1911 – 2 May 2000) was a British jazz pianist and arranger.
Early life and education
Munn was born on 12 May 1911 in Glasgow, Scotland. He studied at the Athenaeum School of Music, then moved to London and joined the band of Jack Hylton from 1929 to 1936.
Career
Munn also played on recordings with
From 1948 to 1949, Munn directed the Maurice Winnick Orchestra at Ciro's club in London, England, and subsequently led the house band at the Imperial Hotel in Torquay for three decades, from 1949 to 1979. He recorded several times with this group. After 1979 he played solo, mostly locally in Torquay.
Later life and death
Munn died on 2 May 2000 in Ayrshire, Scotland, 10 days shy of his 89th birthday.
Legacy
Billy Munn's "Jazzy Interlude" was featured in the 2008 video game Fallout 3.
Billy Munn’s “Dream Away” was featured in Better Call Saul in a teaser and its farewell to the viewers.
References
- Digby Fairweather, "Billy Munn". Grove Jazzonline.