Jupp, Eric

Jupp, EricJupp, EricEric Jupp (* England, 1922), popular music composer, arranger. A well-known dance band leader on radio and television, he hosted the ABC variety show The Magic of Music 1961–67, employing in his studio orchestra such outstanding Jazz players as George Golla and Jimmy Shaw, and bringing a personality of quiet grace to the program. He married his co-host Shirley McDonald in 1969. He wrote the words and music for the television theme Skippy the Bush Kangaroo (Castle Music…