Ernest Tomlinson

Ernest Tomlinson was a major figure both as composer and conductor in the light music genre, known in the U.S. as easy listening. He also wrote works in larger concert music genres, including symphonic jazz. Tomlinson was born in Rawtenstall, Lancashire, England, on September 19, 1924. His family was musical, and his younger brother, Fred Tomlinson, was heard on the soundtrack of the television series Monty Python's Flying Circus. Ernest's musical career began at age nine when he joined the choir at Manchester Cathedral. At 16, he won a scholarship to Manchester University an...