Update;
Email sent to Duncan Lamont’s website (see above). Posted with son's permission;
“Hi John,
Thanks very much for your email regarding the possibility of Dad playing the tenor sax solo on “The Look Of Love”. Funnily enough I asked him who the soloist was on Dusty’s recording a couple of years ago. I knew it wasn’t Dad (naturally I was very familiar with his sound), although it was very much the sort of thing he was doing around that period. Annoyingly, someone has credited Dad with it on the IMDB website “Casino Royale” page which further muddies the waters…
He told me the tenor solo was played his colleague,
Bob Efford, who was also a busy studio saxophonist at that time. Sorry to throw another name into the mix-of course, Dad might not be right either but that’s all part of the fun! Bob eventually moved to LA in the 70s where he continued his career, perhaps most notably as the baritone player with Bob Florence’s band.
Speaking of baritone players, I will ask my good friend, Jay Craig (ex-Buddy Rich and BBC Big Band) if he has any further info. He’s my go-to guy for this sort of stuff. I’ll come back to you if I find anything out.
I’m sure Dad would have been very happy had he been asked- he loved Dusty’s singing! In fact, he did work with Burt Bacarach in the 60s when he did a tour with Marlene Deitrich. Burt was Marlene’s MD at that period, just before he really hit big as a songwriter.
I’m really looking forward to checking out the link you sent and best of luck with it all.
Kind regards,
Duncan Jnr.”
Sat, Sep 26, 2020 3:31 pm
The following website refers to Bob Efford and the song;
Final Note: Bob Efford - 47 Blog | AFM Local 47
“Life Member. Saxophone
4/6/1928 – 4/29/2019
Bob Efford, 91 years young, passed away April 29, 2019, at his Malibu home. He is survived by his son, Bob Jr. and family; half-brother John Collin; and nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by parents Tom and Edith, his first wife Joan Efford (mother of son Robert), and second wife Bertie Efford.
Bob was born in London, April 6, 1928, a true cockney. He became one of the most sought after session players in town, playing on thousands of record dates, movies, TV and concerts which included “Geraldo,” the Ted Heath Orchestra, Benny Goodman, and with the Royal and London Symphony orchestras, doubling on all saxes, woodwinds and double reeds.
He moved to L.A. in 1976, where he continued recording and performing with the world’s greatest musicians and artists such as Tony Bennet, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Bette Midler, Mel Tormé, Natalie Cole, and big bands which included, Les Brown’s Band of Renown, Nelson Riddle, Ray Anthony, Dave Pell, Bob Florence, Bill Holman, Johnny Mandel, and many more.
He received Grammy nominations for Dusty Springfield’s version of Burt Bacharach’s “The Look of Love,” Bob Florence’s “Bluephoria” and Bill Holman’s “Peacocks.”
He was a world traveler and lover of the great American songbook. He lived by the ocean in Paradise Cove, Malibu, where he enjoyed being surrounded by his community of friends and good neighbors.
I will miss our long conversations putting the world right and enjoying Indian curries together.
We will always love you, Dad.”
There will be a celebration of his life on Sunday, June 23, 2019, held at 1 p.m. at the Musicians Union AFM Local 47, 3220 Winona Ave. Burbank CA 91504. Phone: 323.462.2161