On Whit Sunday 1927 he became 'the first' English pianist to perform Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" from memory. He also made his debut on record with 'Bertini' and the Tower Band.
In 1927, during Whit Sunday, this individual achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first English pianist to play Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" without any sheet music. He also made his recording debut alongside Bertini and the Tower Band.