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Andy Hamilton

Andy Hamilton: 1918-2012

The Birmingham Music Archive was sad to hear of the death of Andy HAmilton in the early hours of 3rd June. Andy was 94 and was surrounded by family and friends. Andy was an immense figure in the history of Birmingham music. He started his first band in Jamaica at the age of 8 and… Read More »Andy Hamilton: 1918-2012

Andy Hamilton

The life and career of Jazz musician Andy Hamilton are quite remarkable – even by Jazz standards! Born in 1918, in Port Maria in Jamaica, his first exposure to music was through the church and a family piano. As early radio broadcasts from the USA were received across the Caribbean, Andy heard the original music… Read More »Andy Hamilton