Roy Budd

Pianist

Birthday March 14, 1947

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Aug 7, 1993 (46)

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About

Jazz pianist and film score composer who formed the Roy Budd Trio early in his career. He was ranked the best pianist five years straight in a UK jazz poll.

Before Fame

He made his concert debut in 1953 at the London Coliseum and four years later appeared on Carroll Levis's radio show.

Trivia

He composed scores for films such as Get Carter and The Wild Geese.

Family Life

He was married to Caterina Valente from 1972 until 1979.

Associated With

He composed the score for the film Paper Tiger, starring David Niven.