Dal Richards

Dal Richards (1918-2015) was a legendary musician and bandleader, having been an integral player in the development of the swinging sounds of Big Band dance music. Known affectionately as "Doctor Swing," he was the recipient of numerous honours and accolades including the Order of British Columbia, the Order of Canada, and induction into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. He hosted a weekly radio show, Dal's Place, on AM 650 Radio for many years and was the bandleader for the Dal Richards Orchestra.