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Tommy Banks

Tommy Banks, born on December 17, 1936 in Calgary, Alberta, was a pianist, conductor, and composer. He started his musical career at age 14 as a pianist with the Don Thompson jazz band. In 1950, he made his jazz-playing debut and performed at Varsity Hall at just 15 years old. Banks hosted several television programs, including Celebrity Revue and The Tommy Banks Show (1968-1983), which featured performances from notable artists like Tom Jones and Tina Turner. In 1996, he released For Dancers Only. Throughout his career, Banks provided musical director for various high-profile ev...