George Chisholm OBE (29 March 1915 – 6 December 1997) was a Scottish jazz trombonist and vocalist.
In the late 1930s he moved to London, where he played in dance bands led by Bert Ambrose and Teddy Joyce. He later recorded with jazz musicians such as Coleman Hawkins, Fats Waller and Benny Carter during their visits to the UK.In 1940, during the Second World War, Chisholm signed on with the Royal Air Force and joined the RAF Dance Orchestra (known popularly as the Squadronaires), remaining in the band long after he was demobbed. He followed this with freelance work and a five-year stint with the BBC Showband (a forerunner of the BBC Radio Orchestra) and as a core member of Wally Stott's orchestra on BBC Radio's The Goon Show, for which he made several acting appearances, for example as 'Chisholm MacChisholm the Steaming Celt' in 'The Macreekie Rising of '74'.
Chisholm had roles in the films The Mouse on the Moon (1963), The Knack ...and How to Get It (1965) and Superman III (1983). He was also part of the house band for the children's programmes Play School and Play Away. He also sang and was a storyteller on Play School occasionally.
During the 1980s Chisholm continued to play, despite undergoing heart surgery; working with his own band the Gentlemen of Jazz and Keith Smith's Hefty Jazz among others, and playing live with touring artists. He was appointed an OBE in 1984.In the mid-1990s, Chisholm retired from public life suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He died in December 1997, aged 82.
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Some of their strengths
George Chisholm has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Independent, Energetic, Passionate, Adventurous, Organized, Kind, and Curious.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, George Chisholm is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know George Chisholm well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Active and Ambitious
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe George Chisholm as someone who is active, ambitious, bold, and courageous.
A person who is driven and organized, is wise with money, who knows how to tell a good story, likes physical activity, and who loves learning.
Stable and Creative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, George Chisholm is someone who thrives in volatile situations, and who tends to be a source of stability and comfort for others who are experiencing challenging times .
They are also someone who is curious, dynamic, and positive, and who enjoys inspiring and communicating with other people.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, George Chisholm tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of George Chisholm's challenges
While George Chisholm has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, George Chisholm can be Impulsive, Short-tempered, Selfish, Difficult, Perfectionist, Stubborn, and Idle.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of George Chisholm's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Impulsive and Aggressive
George Chisholm is someone who can be impulsive, aggressive, and confrontational, can have difficulty listening to others, be moody and high strung, have conflict with authority figures, be too judgmental of others, and who can be overindulgent and extravagant.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, George Chisholm also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.
