Spike Hughes
28 records in the collection· mostly on Decca
Spike Hughes was a British bassist, composer and bandleader who became an important figure in British jazz during the early 1930s. His Decca recordings range from dance-band material to ambitious jazz arrangements, and his 1933 New York sessions with leading American musicians are especially admired for linking the British scene with some of the finest jazz players of the period.
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Records by Spike Hughes
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- AA Harlem Symphony
- B2 sides
Decca F2711 Jazz
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- AAir in D Flat(33)
- BSweet Sorrow Blues
Spike Hughes was a British jazz musician, composer and arranger of the 1920s–30s; 'Air in D Flat (33)' and 'Sweet Sorrow Blues' are instrumental jazz selections. Hughes made important experimental hot-jazz recordings for Decca in the early 1930s and is of genuine historical interest to jazz collectors.AI summary
Decca F5101 Jazz
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- AAir in D Flat(33)
- BSweet Sorrow Blues
Spike Hughes recording two contrasting pieces — a classical piece in D flat and 'Sweet Sorrow Blues' — for Decca in the mid-to-late 1930s, showing the breadth of his artistic range.AI summary
Decca F5101 Jazz
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- AArabesque
- BFanfare
Spike Hughes, the British jazz composer and conductor, performing 'Arabesque' and 'Fanfare' on Decca F-series — likely jazz-oriented or modernist instrumental pieces from the mid-to-late 1930s.AI summary
Decca F3639 Jazz
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- AArabesque to Szigetti
- BFanfare
Spike Hughes, a notable British bandleader and composer of the 1930s, with an instrumental piece on Decca F3639. Hughes' Decca sides are well-regarded by jazz collectors.AI summary
Decca F3639 Jazz
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- AButton up your Overcoat
- BMoanin low
Spike Hughes, the British composer, bandleader and jazz enthusiast, performs two jazz-influenced novelty numbers on Decca F2217: "Button Up Your Overcoat" and "Moanin' Low," likely from the 1930s. Hughes was an important figure in British jazz recording and music journalism of that era.AI summary
Decca F2217 Jazz
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- ADancing time
- BKalua
Spike Hughes, a British jazz musician and composer, performing two sides—'Dancing Time' and 'Kalua'—on Decca in 1936. Hughes was an accomplished reed player and bandleader active in the early British jazz scene; his Decca recordings are sought by enthusiasts of the period.AI summary
Decca F1816 Jazz
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- ADancing Time
- BKalua
Spike Hughes, the British jazz composer, arranger and bandleader, recorded for Decca during his most active period in the mid-1930s. Hughes was a leading figure in British jazz and swing, known for sophisticated arrangements and modern hot-dance ideas.AI summary
Decca F1816 Jazz
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- ADarktown strutters ball
- BBlues in my heart
Spike Hughes was a leading British jazz composer and bandleader of the 1930s, known for sophisticated swing arrangements. This Decca recording of 'Darktown Strutters Ball' and 'Blues in My Heart' showcases Hughes's elegant orchestral jazz style.AI summary
Decca F2611 Jazz
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- ADinah
- BDoan you grieve
Spike Hughes, the British dance-band leader and innovator, performing 'Dinah' and 'Doan You Grieve' on Decca F3399, a late 1930s British recording.AI summary
Decca F3399 Jazz
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- ADoing Things
- BGet happy
Spike Hughes, prominent British bandleader and composer, recording 'Doing Things' and 'Get happy' for Decca in the early 1930s.AI summary
Decca F2150 Jazz
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- AElegy
- BLimehouse blues
Spike Hughes was a significant British jazz arranger and composer of the early 1930s, and this Decca side showcases his sophisticated orchestral approach to 'Limehouse Blues' — a piece he wrote and was closely associated with.AI summary
Decca F3004 Jazz
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- AEverybody loves my Baby
- BMisty Mornin
Spike Hughes and his orchestra performing 'Everybody Loves My Baby' and 'Misty Mornin' on Decca F2166. Hughes was a British jazz composer and bandleader of the 1930s, and an important figure in the British jazz of that era.AI summary
Decca F2166 Jazz
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- AEverything is Peaches down in Georgia
- BSure as you're born
Spike Hughes, a British composer-bandleader known for his hot-jazz arrangements of the early 1930s, recorded for Decca with sides titled 'Everything is Peaches down in Georgia' and 'Sure as you're born'.AI summary
Decca F1910 Jazz
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- AFunny dear what love can do
- BThat's where the South begins
Spike Hughes, the British composer and bandleader, recorded 'Funny Dear What Love Can Do' and 'That's Where the South Begins' for Decca in the early 1930s. Hughes was a respected figure in British jazz and swing, also known as a critic and composer.AI summary
Decca F1906 Jazz
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- AHappy feet
- BI like to do things for you
Spike Hughes, the British jazz composer and bandleader, recorded for Decca in the early 1930s. Hughes was an important figure in British hot jazz and his recordings remain sought by collectors of the period, particularly his Decca sessions which often featured American and British swing musicians.AI summary
Decca F1844 Jazz
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- AI can't believe she's mine
- B(vcl E Carlisle)Hangin' on to that Man
Spike Hughes, British bandleader of the 1930s, on Decca F2735 with vocals by Edith Carlisle. This is a well-produced swing-era recording. Hughes' Decca sides are sought by British jazz collectors.AI summary
Decca F2735 Jazz
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- AJoshua fit de battle ob Jericho
- BRoll Jordan
Spike Hughes, a British bandleader, composer and music critic, on Decca F2373 performing two spirituals arranged for dance band. Hughes was a significant figure in British jazz and dance music of the 1930s; his recordings, though not numerous, are respected by jazz historians.AI summary
Decca F2373 Jazz
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- AJoshua fit de battle of Jericho
- BRoll Jordan
Spike Hughes, a British jazz musician and composer, performing the spirituals 'Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho' and 'Roll Jordan' on Decca F2373.AI summary
Decca F2373 Jazz
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- AMoon Love
- BSome of these Days
Spike Hughes, a British composer, arranger and bandleader from the 1930s, on Decca with 'Moon Love' and 'Some of These Days'; Hughes led an influential hot-jazz band and his recordings are prized by jazz collectors.AI summary
Decca F2259 Jazz
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- AMusic at Sunrise
- BMusic at Midnight
Spike Hughes was a British composer, bandleader and bassist who recorded sophisticated small-group jazz and dance sides for Decca in the early 1930s; 'Music at Sunrise' and 'Music at Midnight' are from his better-known session work.AI summary
Decca F3836 Jazz
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- ANocturne
- BSomeone stole Gabriel's Horn
Spike Hughes was a British jazz composer, bandleader and writer, active 1930s–40s. 'Nocturne' is a Hughes composition; 'Someone Stole Gabriel's Horn' is a jazz number. Hughes was an important figure in British hot jazz, and his Decca recordings are sought by specialists.AI summary
Decca F3563 Jazz
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- APastoral
- BBugle Call Rag
Spike Hughes on Decca F3606, performing 'Pastoral' and 'Bugle Call Rag'. Spike Hughes was a respected British bandleader and jazz composer of the 1930s, known for sophisticated hot dance and swing recordings.AI summary
Decca F3606 Jazz
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- APoor Butterfly
- BMargie
Spike Hughes, a British jazz bandleader and composer, recorded 'Poor Butterfly' and 'Margie' for Decca F1815 in the mid-1930s. Hughes was influential in British jazz.AI summary
Decca F1815 Jazz
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- ARoll Jordan
- BJoshua fit de Battle of Jericho
Spike Hughes and his orchestra recorded 'Roll Jordan' and 'Joshua fit de Battle of Jericho' (spiritual arrangements) for Decca F2373; Hughes was a British jazz bandleader, composer and critic influential in the 1930s jazz scene.AI summary
Decca F2373 Jazz
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- ASweet Sue(33)
- BHow come you do me like you do
Spike Hughes, British bandleader and arranger, recording 'Sweet Sue' and 'How come you do me like you do' for Decca in the mid-1930s; Hughes led innovative hot-dance orchestras that influenced British jazz.AI summary
Decca F3972 Jazz
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- ATap your Feet
- BHigh Life
Spike Hughes, the British jazz composer and bandleader, recorded 'Tap Your Feet' and 'High Life' for Decca F2323, likely 1930s.AI summary
Decca F2323 Jazz
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- AThey didn't believe me
- BSheik of Araby
Spike Hughes, a British musician, composer and bandleader, recorded the standards 'They Didn't Believe Me' and 'Sheik of Araby' for Decca in the 1930s.AI summary
Decca F2114 Jazz