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**Gregory Bowen** (*né* **Gregory Emmanuel Cole Bowen**, May 3, 1943) is a Welsh trumpet player. His primary work was done in London before relocating to [Berlin](/source/Berlin), Germany in 1976. Since 1961, Bowen has performed and recorded with jazz, pop artists and entertainers from Europe and North America on records, soundtracks and T.V. broadcasts. Most notable is his lead trumpet work on the [James Bond](/source/James_Bond) film soundtracks *[Goldfinger](/source/Goldfinger_(film))*, *[Thunderball](/source/Thunderball_(film))* and *[You Only Live Twice](/source/You_Only_Live_Twice_(film))*.[1]

## Early life

Bowen was born in the town of [Llangennech](/source/Llangennech) in [South Wales](/source/South_Wales); he is the younger of two brothers.[1] His father Selwyn was a steelworker, his mother Florence a housewife. Bowen started to play the [cornet](/source/Cornet) at the age of eight in the [Pontarddulais](/source/Pontarddulais) Town Band. The band's director Cliff Ward arranged a few solo trumpet works to feature Greg.[2] While at Strade Secondary School in [Llanelli](/source/Llanelli), he joined the [Carmarthenshire](/source/Carmarthenshire) Youth Orchestra and then later the [National Youth Orchestra of Wales](/source/National_Youth_Orchestra_of_Wales). While still at school, Bowen became a part-time student at the [Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama](/source/Royal_Welsh_College_of_Music_and_Drama) in [Cardiff](/source/Cardiff) where he studied with Ron Trottman of the [BBC Welsh Orchestra](/source/BBC_Welsh_Orchestra). In 1959 he became a full-time student at the college and moved to Cardiff. From 1958 onwards, Bowen started playing with bands and orchestras in Wales, most notably with the BBC Welsh Dance Orchestra, directed by [Allan Singleton-Wood](/source/Allan_Singleton-Wood) and featured in the BBC national TV show *Swing High* and on Welsh radio.[2]

## Career

### Early professional years in London

In 1961 Bowen moved to London and played with popular dance orchestras of Johnny Howard, Jack Dorsey, Ray McVay, and Denny Boyce.[2] In 1964 Bowen shifted away from local dance bands to becoming the lead trumpet player in [Johnny Dankworth](/source/John_Dankworth)'s orchestra, touring throughout Britain and accompanying [Mel Tormé](/source/Mel_Torm%C3%A9).[3] In 1965 he become the lead trumpet chair with [Ted Heath](/source/Ted_Heath_(bandleader))'s big band.[4] From 1966 onward he played lead trumpet in [Tubby Hayes](/source/Tubby_Hayes)'s big band.[4] In 1973 Bowen was part of [Kenny Wheeler](/source/Kenny_Wheeler)'s big band, playing on the album *[Song for Someone](/source/Song_for_Someone_(album))*.[5] From 1970 to 1973 Bowen recorded on a number of tracks with [C.C.S.](/source/Collective_Consciousness_Society) which produced several Top 40 ranked instrumental rock n' roll "covers" in the early 1970s.[6] He also served as first trumpet with the instrumental based [Mantovani Concert Orchestra](/source/Mantovani) in the mid-1970s which played cover versions of pop music. In 1970 Bowen went on a European tour as co-lead trumpet with [Benny Goodman](/source/Benny_Goodman) and for [Andy Williams](/source/Andy_Williams)' European tour in 1972. He would continue to work with the BBC big bands in London and Wales in later years.[7][8][4]

By the mid-1960s, Bowen had become a full-time recording session musician and made the majority of his professional work in London.[9] He often worked seven days a week, frequently doing three recording sessions a day.[2] He played on recordings such as the [Beatles](/source/Beatles)' *[Strawberry Fields Forever](/source/Strawberry_Fields_Forever#Personnel)*, [Tom Jones](/source/Tom_Jones_(singer))'s *[Delilah](/source/Delilah_(Tom_Jones_song))* (1968), [Shirley Bassey](/source/Shirley_Bassey)'s *[Big Spender](/source/Big_Spender)* (1967), [Petula Clark](/source/Petula_Clark)'s *[Don't Sleep in the Subway](/source/Don't_Sleep_in_the_Subway)* (1967), as well as early [Rolling Stones](/source/Rolling_Stones) recordings.[2][10][11]

A large part of Bowen's session work during this time was made up of recordings for [film](/source/Film_score) and television. In his work on [British television](/source/Television_in_the_United_Kingdom), he played in [Bob Sharples](/source/Bob_Sharples)'s Orchestra for the T.V. show *[Opportunity Knocks](/source/Opportunity_Knocks_(British_TV_series))* (music arranged by [Hughie Green](/source/Hughie_Green)).[2] Other TV shows starred [Tom Jones](/source/Tom_Jones_(singer)) (*[This Is Tom Jones](/source/This_Is_Tom_Jones)*), [Lulu](/source/Lulu_(singer)), [Cilla Black](/source/Cilla_Black), [Morecambe & Wise](/source/Morecambe_%26_Wise); musical directors he worked for at this time were Alan Ainsworth, [Harry Rabinowitz](/source/Harry_Rabinowitz), [Ronnie Hazlehurst](/source/Ronnie_Hazlehurst), [Johnny Harris](/source/Johnny_Harris_(musician)), and [Jack Parnell](/source/Jack_Parnell). Film soundtracks Bowen played on include *[Ferry Cross the Mersey](/source/Ferry_Cross_the_Mersey_(film))* (1965), *[The Railway Children](/source/The_Railway_Children_(1970_film))* (1970), and *[Jesus Christ Superstar](/source/Jesus_Christ_Superstar_(film))* (1973).[2]

#### Playing for James Bond films

In 1964, Bowen was first contracted to play trumpet on the recording sessions for *[Goldfinger](/source/Goldfinger_(film))*, the third installment of the popular [James Bond](/source/List_of_James_Bond_films) film series. He continued to play lead trumpet on the [James Bond](/source/List_of_James_Bond_films) films *[Thunderball](/source/Thunderball_(film))* (1965), *[You Only Live Twice](/source/You_Only_Live_Twice_(film))* (1967), *[On Her Majesty's Secret Service](/source/On_Her_Majesty's_Secret_Service_(film))* (1969) and *[Diamonds Are Forever](/source/Diamonds_Are_Forever_(film))* (1971), with trumpeters Leon Calvert, [Ray Davies](/source/Ray_Davies_(trumpeter)), Bert Ezzard, and Albert Hall.[12] For *[Live And Let Die](/source/Live_and_Let_Die_(film))* (1973), *[The Man with the Golden Gun](/source/The_Man_with_the_Golden_Gun_(film))* (1974), Tony Fisher took over the lead trumpet chair, with Bowen in the trumpet section alongside [Eddie Blair](/source/Eddie_Blair_(jazz_musician)), [Leon Calvert](/source/Leon_Calvert), and Stan Roderick (who had played lead trumpet in the first two Bond films: *[Dr. No](/source/Dr._No_(film))* and *[From Russia With Love](/source/From_Russia_with_Love_(film))*).[13][2][14][15] In 1975, Bowen went on a five-week tour of Japan with the [John Barry Orchestra](/source/John_Barry_(composer)) to promote *[The Man with the Golden Gun](/source/The_Man_with_the_Golden_Gun_(film))*. The trumpet section on this tour consisted of Stan Roderick, Greg Bowen, Tony Fisher, and Eddie Blair. After he moved to [West Berlin](/source/West_Berlin) in 1976, he was contacted by [John Barry](/source/John_Barry_(composer)) about *[A View to a Kill](/source/A_View_to_a_Kill)* in 1985 for the recording session in London.[13]

### Professional career in Germany

#### Move to Berlin and the RIAS Jazz Orchestra

From 1973 on Bowen frequently worked in Cologne playing lead trumpet with [Kurt Edelhagen](/source/Kurt_Edelhagen)'s big band ("Orchester Kurt Edelhagen") which was recording and broadcasting for [WDR Radio and T.V.](/source/Westdeutscher_Rundfunk) This led to work with the [RIAS Tanzorchester](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIAS_Tanzorchester) under musical directors [Werner Müller](/source/Werner_M%C3%BCller_(musician)) and [Jerry van Rooyen](/source/Jerry_van_Rooyen) (now the [WDR Big Band](/source/WDR_Big_Band)). In 1974 Bowen met German jazz pianist and bandleader [Horst Jankowski](/source/Horst_Jankowski) who was the current musical director of the West Berlin-based [RIAS Dance Orchestra](/source/RIAS_Dance_Orchestra)[16] (renamed [RIAS Big Band](/source/RIAS_Big_Band) in 1995). Bowen was later hired to take the permanent lead trumpet chair with the RIAS Dance Orchestra in 1976; moving his family to Berlin from the UK. Bowen held the RIAS lead trumpet position for 25 years until the orchestra was officially disbanded in 2001.[17] With the RIAS Big Band he recorded extensively for albums, TV shows and radio programs.[18][19]

#### Other work in Berlin and central Europe

After his relocation to Berlin and apart from his RIAS commitments, in the 80s and 90s played for numerous recording sessions appearing on records for artists such [Nana Mouskouri](/source/Nana_Mouskouri), [Manfred Krug](/source/Manfred_Krug), [Udo Jürgens](/source/Udo_J%C3%BCrgens) and [James Last](/source/James_Last).[20] His credits for Berlin and European produced films range from *[Die Blechtrommel](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Blechtrommel_(Film))* (The Tin Drum – 1979) to *[Beyond The Sea](/source/Beyond_the_Sea_(2004_film))* (2004).[21] Bowen played regularly with [Peter Herbolzheimer](/source/Peter_Herbolzheimer)'s Rhythm Combination & Brass, appearing on albums as well as on the popular TV show *[Bio's Bahnhof](/source/Bio's_Bahnhof)*, on which Herbolzheimer's band was a regular feature. More recently he has been performing with the Berlin Big Band and since 2014, he has been playing lead trumpet and recording with the [Maria Baptist](/source/Maria_Baptist) Jazz Orchestra.[22]

## Honors and awards

In 2013, Greg Bowen was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Welsh College for Music and Drama, Cardiff, an honor shared for instance with Dame [Shirley Bassey](/source/Shirley_Bassey), [Quincy Jones](/source/Quincy_Jones), and Sir Tom Jones.[23]

## Selected discography

- 2016 *Here & Now* (Maria Baptist Music) [Maria Baptist Orchestra](/source/Maria_Baptist)
- 2014 *Auserwählt* ([Edel](/source/Edel_AG)) [Manfred Krug](/source/Manfred_Krug) & [Uschi Brüning](/source/Uschi_Br%C3%BCning)
- 2014 *Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus* (Jazzwerkstatt)
- 2011 *Berlin Cookbook* (Mons) Dietrich Koch Big Band
- 2011 *Der Ganz Normale Wahnsinn* ([Ariola](/source/Ariola_Records)) [Udo Jürgens](/source/Udo_J%C3%BCrgens)
- 2009 *Premiere* (Mons) Deutsche Oper Big Band Berlin
- 2008 *10117 Berlin* (NRW) Peter Tenner Jazz-Orchester
- 2007 *Mike Taylor Remembered* (Trunk) Tribute to Mike Taylor Ensemble
- 2003 *Nana Swings* ([Mercury](/source/Mercury_Records)) [Nana Mouskouri](/source/Nana_Mouskouri)
- 2000 *Deutsche Schlager*, ([Warner Bros.](/source/Warner_Bros._Records)) [Manfred Krug](/source/Manfred_Krug)
- 1999 *Blue Highways* (Nagel Heyer) [RIAS Big Band](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIAS_Big_Band_Berlin)
- 1998 *The Music of the Trumpet Kings*, (Nagel Heyer) [RIAS Big Band](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIAS_Big_Band_Berlin)
- 1997 *Destiny*, (Mons) [Mark Nightingale](/source/Mark_Nightingale) and the [RIAS Big Band](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIAS_Big_Band_Berlin)
- 1994 *Big Band Dancing*, (Sonoton) [RIAS Big Band](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIAS_Big_Band_Berlin)
- 1989 *Jazz-Club · Big Band compilation* ([Verve](/source/Verve_Records)) [Benny Goodman](/source/Benny_Goodman)
- 1987 *Latin Groove*, (Mons) [Peter Herbolzheimer](/source/Peter_Herbolzheimer) Rhythm Combination & Brass
- 1987 *Tribute To Charlie* (Koala) [Barbara Dennerlein](/source/Barbara_Dennerlein)
- 1985 *Lightnin*, (Jeton) [Klaus Weiss Big Band](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_Weiss_(Schlagzeuger))
- 1982 *Süss Und Erbarmungslos* (Rocktopus) [Lilli Berlin](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilli_Berlin)
- 1981 *Welterfolge* ([Ariola](/source/Ariola_Records)) [Hermann Prey](/source/Hermann_Prey)
- 1978 *[Canyon](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canyon%2FDiskografie)* ([Nature](/source/Metronome_Records)) [Canyon](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canyon_(Band))
- 1978 *So Hat Es Die Natur Gewollt* ([Telefunken](/source/Telefunken)) [Ulrich Roski](/source/Ulrich_Roski)
- 1978 *Non Stop Dancing 78 – Folge 25* ([Polydor](/source/Polydor_Records)) [James Last](/source/James_Last)
- 1977 *Montreux Summit, Vol. 1 and 2* ([Columbia](/source/Columbia_Records)), various artists
- 1977 *Song For Someone* ([Incus](/source/Incus_Records)) [Kenny Wheeler](/source/Kenny_Wheeler)
- 1977 *Disco 1978* ([Philips](/source/Philips_Records)) [Orchestra Kai Warner](/source/Kai_Warner)
- 1976 *Yes Sir, That's My Baby*, ([EMI](/source/EMI_Records)) [Horst Jankowski](/source/Horst_Jankowski) and the [RIAS Tanzorchester](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIAS_Tanzorchester)
- 1975 *Plant Life*, ([Philips](/source/Philips_Records)) [Herbie Flowers](/source/Herbie_Flowers)
- 1974 *Bert Kaempfert in London* ([Polydor](/source/Polydor_Records)) [Bert Kaempfert](/source/Bert_Kaempfert)
- 1973 *[The Best Band in the Land](/source/The_Best_Band_in_the_Land)*, ([Rak](/source/Rak_Records)) [CCS](/source/CCS_(band))
- 1973 *[Still](/source/Still_(Pete_Sinfield_album))*, ([Manticore](/source/Manticore_Records)) [Pete Sinfield](/source/Pete_Sinfield)
- 1972 *Bootleg Him!*, ([Warner Bros.](/source/Warner_Bros._Records)) [Alexis Korner](/source/Alexis_Korner)
- 1972 *Mr. Trumpet*, (Longines Symphonette Society) [Harry James and his Orchestra](/source/Harry_James)
- 1972 *The Bill McGuffie Big Band*, (Rediffusion) [Bill McGuffie](/source/Bill_McGuffie) Big Band
- 1971 *Platinum* ([CBS](/source/Sony_Music)) [Salena Jones](/source/Salena_Jones)
- 1971 *What The World Needs Now!*, (Pye Records) [Tony Hatch and his Orchestra](/source/Tony_Hatch)
- 1971 *Benny Goodman in Concert (Recorded Live in Stockholm)*, ([Decca](/source/Decca_Records)) [Benny Goodman](/source/Benny_Goodman) And His Orchestra
- 1971 *Spindrift*, ([EMI](/source/EMI_Records)) Harry Roche Constellation
- 1970 *[Benny Goodman Today](/source/Benny_Goodman_Today)* ([London](/source/London_Records)) [Benny Goodman](/source/Benny_Goodman)
- 1970 *Bill McGuffie An Alto And Some Brass*, (Rediffusion) [Bill McGuffie](/source/Bill_McGuffie)
- 1970 *CCS*, (RAK) [CCS](/source/CCS_(band))
- 1970 *Ascension Heights*, ([Blue Horizon](/source/Blue_Horizon_Records)) [Top Topham](/source/Top_Topham)
- 1970 *The Seven Ages of Man*, ([Columbia](/source/Columbia_Records)) [Stan Tracey](/source/Stan_Tracey)
- 1970 *When The Saints Go*, ([Aristocrat](/source/Aristocrat_Records)) [David Lindup](/source/David_Lindup)
- 1970 *The Orchestra* ([Fontana](/source/Fontana_Records)), [Tubby Hayes](/source/Tubby_Hayes)
- 1970 *Marching Song: An Anti-War Jazz Symphony*, ([Deram](/source/Deram_Records)) [Mike Westbrook Concert Band](/source/Mike_Westbrook)
- 1969 *Rumpus*, (Savage Solweig) [Tubby Hayes](/source/Tubby_Hayes) Big Band
- 1968 *Definitely What!*, ([Brunswick](/source/Brunswick_Records)) [Brian Auger and the Trinity](/source/Brian_Auger_and_the_Trinity)
- 1968 *Fall Out* ([Philips](/source/Philips_Records)) [Terry Smith](/source/Terry_Smith_(guitarist))
- 1968 *Beautiful in the Rain* (Marble Arch Records) [The Tony Hatch Sound](/source/Tony_Hatch)
- 1968 *Why Not!* ([Philips](/source/Verve_Records)) [Johnnie Spence Big Band](/source/Johnnie_Spence)
- 1967 *This Is My Scene* ([Decca](/source/Decca_Records)) The Alan Tew Orchestra
- 1967 *The Two Faces of Fame* ([CBS](/source/Sony_Music)) [Georgie Fame](/source/Georgie_Fame)
- 1967 *Beatle Music* (World Record Club) The Session Men
- 1967 *This Is My Scene*, ([Decca](/source/Decca_Records)) [Alan Tew Orchestra](/source/Alan_Tew)
- 1967 *The Third Face of Fame*, ([Columbia](/source/Columbia_Records)) [Georgie Fame](/source/Georgie_Fame)
- 1967 *[Seekers Seen in Green](/source/Seekers_Seen_in_Green)*, ([Columbia](/source/Columbia_Records)) [The Seekers](/source/The_Seekers)
- 1967 *[Magical Mystery Tour](/source/Magical_Mystery_Tour)*/*[Strawberry Fields Forever](/source/Strawberry_Fields_Forever)* ([Capitol](/source/Capitol_Records), [Parlophone](/source/Parlophone_Records)), [Beatles](/source/Beatles)
- 1967 *100% Proof* ([Fontana](/source/Fontana_Records)), [Tubby Hayes](/source/Tubby_Hayes)
- 1967 *Dawn* ([Columbia](/source/Columbia_Records)), [Nina & Frederik](/source/Nina_%26_Frederik)
- 1967 *[Emotions](/source/Emotions_(The_Pretty_Things_album))* ([Fontana](/source/Fontana_Records)), [Pretty Things](/source/Pretty_Things)
- 1966/1975 -four singles recorded/two released- ([Polydor](/source/Polydor_Records)), *[Bluesology](/source/Bluesology)*
- 1966 *Sound Venture* ([Columbia](/source/Columbia_Records)) [Georgie Fame](/source/Georgie_Fame) and the Harry South Big Band
- 1966 *Songs for a Rainy Day* ([Columbia](/source/Columbia_Records)), [Roy Castle](/source/Roy_Castle)
- 1966 *London Swings* ([Stereo 2/EMI](/source/EMI)), [Johnny Scott Orchestra](/source/Johnny_Scott_(jazz_musician))
- 1966 *Drum Spectacular* ([Stereo 2/EMI](/source/EMI)), Kenny Clare, Ronnie Stephenson
- 1965 *Zodiac Variations* ([Fontana](/source/Fontana_Records)), [John Dankworth](/source/John_Dankworth)

## Selected live broadcasts, T.V., Youtube, etc.

- 1964 [Harry South Big Band](/source/Harry_South) – (May 6, 1964, BBC Radio, *Jazz Club* Broadcast with [Humphrey Lyttelton](/source/Humphrey_Lyttelton))[4]
- 1965 [Tubby Hayes](/source/Tubby_Hayes) And The Commonwealth Big Band – (November 7, 1965, BBC Radio, *Jazz Club* Broadcast with [Humphrey Lyttelton](/source/Humphrey_Lyttelton))[4]
- 1966 *Jazz Goes to College: the [Tubby Hayes](/source/Tubby_Hayes) Big Band* – (Recorded on May 11, 1966, at Queen Mary's College, London, made for T.V. series, Broadcast with [Humphrey Lyttelton](/source/Humphrey_Lyttelton))[4]
- 1969 *Jazz Scene at the Ronnie Scott Club* – [Tubby Hayes](/source/Tubby_Hayes) Big Band – August 24, 1969 (BBC broadcast live at [Ronnie Scott's](/source/Ronnie_Scott's) Club)[4]
- 1972 [C.C.S.](/source/Collective_Consciousness_Society) – August 5, 1972 (BBC 2 *Sounds for Saturday*)[6]

## Selected filmography/soundtracks

- 2004 *[Beyond The Sea](/source/Beyond_the_Sea_(2004_film))*
- 1981 *[Nighthawks](/source/Nighthawks_(1981_film))*
- 1980 *[Inferno](/source/Inferno_(1980_film))*
- 1979 *[Die Blechtrommel](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Blechtrommel_(Film))* (The Tin Drum)
- 1974 *[The Man with the Golden Gun](/source/The_Man_with_the_Golden_Gun_(soundtrack))*
- 1973 *[Jesus Christ Superstar](/source/Jesus_Christ_Superstar_(film))*
- 1973 *[Live and Let Die](/source/Live_and_Let_Die_(soundtrack))*

- 1971 *[Diamonds Are Forever](/source/Diamonds_Are_Forever_(soundtrack))*
- 1970 *[The Railway Children](/source/The_Railway_Children_(1970_film))*
- 1969 *[On Her Majesty's Secret Service](/source/On_Her_Majesty's_Secret_Service_(soundtrack))*
- 1967 *[You Only Live Twice](/source/You_Only_Live_Twice_(soundtrack))*
- 1965 *[Thunderball](/source/Thunderball_(soundtrack))*
- 1965 *[Ferry Cross the Mersey](/source/Ferry_Cross_the_Mersey_(film))*
- 1964 *[Goldfinger](/source/Goldfinger_(soundtrack))*

## See also

- [List of trumpet artists](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_von_Trompetern) (Germany)
- [RIAS Big Band (Berlin)](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIAS_Big_Band_Berlin)

## References

1. "Arts: Trumpeter Greg Bowen Returns", Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), March 29, 2003

1. Series of interviews with musicologist Oliver Busch, over 2018/19

1. Review: Zodiac Variations. Gramophone. C. Mackenzie, 1965. pp. 82. Bowen mentioned as part of band and on muted trumpet

1. ["Other big bands..."](http://henrybebop.co.uk/bigbands.htm). *Henrybebop.co.uk*. Retrieved September 8, 2024.

1. Shipton, Alyn. Out of the Long Dark: The Life of Ian Carr. Equinox, 2006. pp. 74. Bowen listed in reference to Kenny Wheeler's bands.

1. ["BBC Programme Index"](https://web.archive.org/web/20191104184751/https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/cd2990242b094b62a79816eb64ee0646). *Genome.ch.bbc.co.uk*. August 5, 1972. Archived from [the original](https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/cd2990242b094b62a79816eb64ee0646) on November 4, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2024.

1. ["BBC Cymru Clip 3"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldWnjaieQ9w). November 14, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2024. – via YouTube.

1. Carr, Ian. Music Outside; Contemporary Jazz in Britain. Latimer New Dimensions, 1973. pp. 171

1. Herbert, Trevor. The British Brass Band: A Musical and Social History. Oxford University Press. 2000. pp. 301

1. Womack, Kenneth. Sound Pictures: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Later Years 1966–2016. Chicago Review Press, 2018 pp. 102. Bowen was specifically hired by George Martin to play on *Strawberry Fields Forever*

1. Lewinson, Mark. The Beatles Recording Sessions. Harmony Books, 1990 pp. 90. Trumpet section hired by George Marin for Beatles *Strawberry Fields Forever*

1. ["Library of Congress. You Only Live Twice (film). Credits in notes include Greg Bowen on trumpet"](https://www.loc.gov/item/jots.200026330/). *Loc.gov*. Retrieved September 8, 2024.

1. ["Bond film tracks"](https://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=61285&sid=b33de7ba3fc246e3e42724cccc6d613a). *Trumpetherald.com*. Retrieved September 8, 2024.

1. Geoff Leonard, Pete Walker, Gareth Bramley. John Barry: The Man with the Midas Touch. Redcliffe, 2008.

1. Leonard, Geoff. ["Music by John Barry - Who Played Trumpet on the Bond scores 1962-1974?"](https://johnbarry.org.uk/index.php/snippets/item/900-who-played-trumpet-on-the-bond-scores-1962-1974). *Johnbarry.org.uk*. Retrieved September 8, 2024.

1. *Note*: "RIAS" here means German: [Rundfunk im amerikanischen Sektor](/source/Rundfunk_im_amerikanischen_Sektor); English: Radio in the American Sector (of Berlin)

1. Review. Blue Highways: The Music of Paul Ferguson (RIAS Big Band). International Trombone Association Journal, Volume 28. ITA, 2000. pp. 44. RIAS Big Band review with Greg Bowen lead trumpet.

1. ["RIAS Big Band Tribute to Stan Kenton 9.9.1995"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUKb-c4TxSU). September 20, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2024. – via YouTube.

1. ["Greg Bowen pictured with the RIAS Big Band"](http://jazzpro.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/big_band_profiles/RIAS.htm). *Jazzpro.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk*. Retrieved September 8, 2024.

1. Freeman, Steve/Alan. The crack in the cosmic egg: encyclopedia of Krautrock, Kosmische musik & other progressive, experimental & electronic musics from Germany. Audion, 1996. pp. 235 Greg Bowen on *CANYON*

1. Strong, Martin. Lights, camera, sound tracks. Canongate, 2008. pp. 792. Bowen credits on soundtrack for film *Inferno*

1. ["Berlin Big Band plays "Cruisin for Bluesin""](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPvmY_7xIvc). May 29, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2024. – via [YouTube](/source/YouTube)

1. ["Honorary Fellows"](https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/who-we-are/honorary-fellows). *Rwcmd.ac.uk*. Retrieved September 8, 2024.

## External links

- [Greg Bowen](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5098852/) at IMDb
- [Greg Bowen](https://web.archive.org/web/20191104184747/https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/fa24f3fb-e813-4ef2-bbdc-56239b2349b3) at [BBC Music](https://www.bbc.com/culture/music)

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