Martyn Ford

Martyn Ford (born 28 April 1944) is an English musician, known for his contributions to rock music albums of the 1970s and 1980s. Originally classically trained in French horn at the Royal Academy of Music, Ford formed his own orchestra during his senior year and debuted at the Royal Albert Hall. He later worked as an arranger and conductor for various artists including Caravan, Barclay James Harvest, Bryan Ferry, Ginger Baker, Johnny Nash, Three Man Army, Japan, and Elton John. Ford also played horn for the Spencer Davis Group. As the Martyn Ford Orchestra, he recorded the album 'Smoovin' in 1976, featuring the hit single 'Let Your Body Go Downtown.'