Jack Hylton

Jack Hylton (born John Greenhalgh Hilton; 2 July 1892 – 29 January 1965) was an English pianist, composer, band leader and impresario.

Hylton rose to prominence during the British dance band era, being referred as the "British King of Jazz" and "The Ambassador of British Dance Music" by the musical press, not only because of his popularity which extended throughout the world, but also for his use of unusually large ensembles for the time and his polished arrangements. He mostly retired from the music industry after 1940, becoming a successful theatrical businessman until his death.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 2, 1892 (Bolton), Died January 29, 1965 (London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1939

Roles Represented in DAHR: director, lyricist

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 55 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Gramophone 0EA2665 10-in. 1/3/1936 May all your troubles be little ones Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal director  
Gramophone 0EA2675 10-in. 1/19/1936 Moanin' Minnie Jack Hylton Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone 0EA2693 10-in. 2/4/1936 This'll make you whistle Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal director  
Gramophone BR2840 10-in. 7/18/1930 One night alone with you Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, lyricist  
Gramophone Bb2848 10-in. 7/19/1930 The king's horses Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone BK3064 10-in. 11/28/1930 Maurice Chevalier medley Maurice Chevalier ; Jack Hylton Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Gramophone BK3065 10-in. 11/28/1930 Maurice Chevalier medley Maurice Chevalier ; Jack Hylton Orchestra Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble director  
Gramophone 0EA3923 10-in. 11/13/1936 Bolero Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone 0EA3924 10-in. 11/13/1936 Vienna, city of my dreams Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone 0EA4047 10-in. 8/25/1936 Rose Room Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone CLR4784 12-in. 11/27/1928 I kiss your hand, madame Sam Browne ; Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone CLR4797 12-in. 11/29/1928 When the lilac blooms again Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone BLR4798 10-in. 11/29/1928 Laughing marionette Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone CLR6339 12-in. 5/10/1930 Just a gigolo Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio director  
Gramophone CLR6348 12-in. 5/21/1930 Yours is my heart alone Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone 0EA7818 10-in. 5/25/1939 Summer sweetheart Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone 0EA8021 10-in. 6/29/1939 Boomps-a-daisy Jack Hylton Orchestra ; June Malo Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Gramophone Cc9568 12-in. 12/30/1926 The three bears Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone Cc9569 12-in. 12/30/1926 The three bears Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone Cc17229 12-in. 7/24/1929 Bitter sweet : Selection Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal soloist director  
Gramophone Cc17230 12-in. 7/24/1929 Bitter sweet : Selection Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal soloist director  
Gramophone Bb18570 10-in. 1/17/1930 Give yourself a pat on the back Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal director  
Gramophone Cc18882 12-in. 2/25/1930 Body and soul Jack Hylton Orchestra ; Pat O'Malley Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone Cc18921 12-in. 3/7/1930 With a song in my heart (Lorenz Hart; Richard Rodgers) Jack Hylton Orchestra ; Stuart Robertson Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone Bb19392 10-in. 6/6/1930 You taught me all I know Jack Hylton Orchestra ; Pat O'Malley Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo director  
(Results 26-50 of 55 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hylton, Jack," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/204786.

Hylton, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/204786.

"Hylton, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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