The John Barry Seven

The John Barry Seven were the vehicle through which the British public first came to recognize the name of composer/conductor/arranger John Barry, years before there were any James Bond movies for him to score. They are so distinct a part of his career, and their work so separate from the work for which he ultimately became best-known, that they rate a separate chapter in music history, especially as Barry wasn't an active member of the group for its last three years. Though they're only a footnote in Barry's overall career, for seven years the John Barry Seven were among the ...