Geoffrey Love, born September 4, 1917 in Todmorden, West Riding of Yorkshire,
England, was a British bandleader, arranger, and musical director known for his
easy-listening instrumental versions of popular music and film themes. After
learning the trombone while working as a car mechanic, Love joined Freddie
Platt's band at age 17, later joining Jan Ralfini's band in London in 1936 to
play jazz. During World War II, he served in the King's Royal Rifle Corps and
studied orchestration with fellow musicians, later developing his skills under
harpist Marie Goossens and playing with S...