Les Patching was the first full time composer employed on Australian TV. He was also the featured pianist with the Palais de Danse in Melbourne and held down a residency at the famous Stork Club in London. Around 1963 he was joined by Hungarian bassist Ivan Videky and drummer Len Barnard releasing a number of albums together. The trio held down residencies at the Cockpit at Essendon Airport and the Southern Cross Hotel. They finished up in the early 70s.
Members
Les Patching (piano), Ivan Videky (double bass), Len Barnard (drums)
ALBUMS
'At the Cockpit' 1963 Astor'Let's Dance Latin' 1968 W&G
'Let's Dance Latin Number 2' 1970 W&G
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