Kenneth J. Alford

Frederick Joseph Ricketts (21 February 1881 – 15 May 1945) was an English composer of marches for band. Under the pen name Kenneth J. Alford, he composed marches which are considered to be great examples of the art. He was a Bandmaster in the British Army, and Royal Marines Director of Music. Conductor Sir Vivian Dunn called Ricketts "The British March King". Ricketts' frequent use of the saxophone contributed to its permanent inclusion in military bands. His best known work is the "Colonel Bogey March".

Music for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee - 2022-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Favourite Marches - 2020-03-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Våre Favorittmarsjer - 2018-11-16T00:00:00.000000Z

The Marches of the Royal Swedish Army - 2018-05-04T00:00:00.000000Z

Leonard Bernstein Conducts Great Marches (Remastered) - 2017-12-29T00:00:00.000000Z

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