Frank Mathison

British classical trombonist/bass trombonist. Born ca 1928 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He first played cornet in the Lindley Band. He started playing G Trombone at 19 during National Service in the Army. He later joined the City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, where he stayed for thirteen years. Former longtime Principal Bass Trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra (1963-1993). He also played with The Delphos Ensemble and the Friendly Band, where his son Peter is Principal Trombone. He retired at the age of 93.