Polka Party CBW Winnipeg

Polka Party  LIVE CBW Winnipeg The Trans Canada Network Hosted by Ed Derback Jake Park…..Bandleader  Kerr Wilson…..Singer 1 17 April 1958   2 17 June 1958   Nine Piece band conducted by Jake Park JAMES KERR WILSON On June 11, 2006, Kerr Wilson beloved husband of Thelma passed away peacefully, at The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg at the age of 89 years. Kerr was renowned for his warm, rich baritone voice heard frequently on the CBC from Winnipeg. He was the soloist on many radio programs including Prairie Schooner, Polka Party, Curtain Melodies, Cross Country Matinee and was featured regularly on the CBC network in the popular television series Happy Land . He sang a leading role in Verdi's Requiem with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. As a choral conductor, Kerr led Eaton's Good Deed Glee Club; The Kerr Wilson Male Voice Choir; St. Boniface Nurses Choir (65 voices); and the choirs of St. James United Church (27 years) and St. Ignatius. An outstanding event for Kerr and Thelma was the honor of giving a Command Performance for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Government House during their visit to Winnipeg in 1959. As a teacher of singing Kerr was an inspiration to his students. Through his vocal gift and caring nature he gave strength and courage to so many people throughout his lifetime.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.