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 1-25 of 55 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-96537 10-in. 1/2/1936 Lights out! Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-96538 10-in. 1/2/1936 The music goes 'round and around Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Victor BS-96539 10-in. 1/2/1936 Eeny meeny miney mo Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director  
Victor BS-96540 10-in. 1/2/1936 A little bit independent Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble and piano director  
Columbia W365013 10-in. 6/4/1931 One night alone with you Bill Coty Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Brunswick E36837 10-in. 6/1/1931 One night alone with you Anthony Trini Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Gramophone 0F143 10-in. On or before 3/3/1931 Your eyes Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone 0D249 10-in. On or before 3/11/1931 It would be wonderful Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone 0G563 10-in. 4/9/1931 Nos bons vieux airs M. Nicholas Amato ; Jack Hylton Orchestra Orchestra, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone 0G565 10-in. 4/9/1931 Nos bons vieux airs M. Nicholas Amato ; Jack Hylton Orchestra Orchestra, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone 0G577 10-in. On or before 4/13/1931 White Horse Inn waltz medley Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone 0G579 10-in. 4/13/1931 White Horse Inn fox trot medley Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone 0B1256 10-in. 7/2/1931 O cara mia Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone 0EA1541 10-in. 9/27/1935 You give me ideas Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal director  
Gramophone 0EA1542 10-in. 9/27/1935 When the rain comes rolling down Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal director  
Gramophone 0EA1543 10-in. 9/27/1935 Song of the 'cello Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone 0B1646 10-in. 9/21/1931 Waltzes from Vienna Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone 0B1647 10-in. 9/21/1931 Waltzes from Vienna Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone 0EA1856 10-in. 4/26/1935 Solitude Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
Gramophone 0EA1869 10-in. 11/3/1935 The girl with the dreamy eyes Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal director  
Gramophone 0EA1870 10-in. 11/3/1935 Orchids to my lady Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal director  
Gramophone BR2325 10-in. 4/7/1929 I lift up my finger and say "Tweet, tweet" Jack Hylton Orchestra ; Leslie Sarony Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone 0EA2637 10-in. 12/4/1935 Everything stops for tea Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director  
Gramophone 0EA2662 10-in. 1/3/1936 She shall have music Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with vocal director  
Gramophone 0EA2664 10-in. 1/3/1936 My first thrill Jack Hylton Orchestra Jazz/dance band director  
(Results 1-25 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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