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- AA Harlem Symphony
- B2 sides
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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