Philip Braham
Philip Braham (18 June 1881 – 2 May 1934) was an English composer of the early twentieth century, chiefly associated with theatrical work. From 1914, he composed music for such musicals and revues as Theodore & Co (1916) and London Calling! (1923), including several revues produced by André Charlot. His best-known song is "Limehouse Blues," which has been recorded by many artists. He wrote for film in the 1930s. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 18, 1881, Died May 2, 1934
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1941
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer
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Recordings (Results 51-63 of 63 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 76656 | 12-in. | approximately 1919 | Bran pie, selection, part 1 | Philip Braham ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76657 | 12-in. | approximately 1919 | Bran pie, selection, part 2 | Philip Braham ; Prince of Wales Theatre Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76861 | 12-in. | 1/11/1923 | Battling Butler, selection, part 1 | Herman Finck ; Herman Finck's Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | 76862 | 12-in. | 1/11/1923 | Battling Butler, selection, part 2 | Herman Finck ; Herman Finck's Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| OKeh | S-72061 | 10-in. | 11/14/1923 | Dancing honeymoon | Eddie Elkins' Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | S-72410 | 10-in. | Mar. 1924 | Limehouse blues | Harold Leonard ; Red Jackets | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | 12667-12668 | 10-in. | 3/10/1924 | Limehouse blues | Carl Fenton’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | XE27622 | 12-in. | 5/31/1928 | Limehouse blues | Five Pennies ; Scrappy Lambert ; Red Nichols | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | E36507 | 12-in. | 3/25/1931 | Limehouse blues | Will Osborne and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Brunswick | C1971 | 10-in. | 5/24/1928 | Limehouse blues | Original Wolverines ; Richard Dick | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 9378 | 10-in. | 2/15/1924 | Limehouse blues | Atlantic Dance Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Gramophone | 0LA1062 | 10-in. | 5/4/1936 | Limehouse blues | Stephane Grappelli ; Quintette du Hot Club de France ; Django Reinhardt | Jazz/dance sextet | composer | |
| Columbia (U.K.) | CL7359 | 10-in. | 11/5/1940 | Limehouse blues | Gus Viseur Orchestre ; Gus Viseur | Accordion solo, with orchestra | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Braham, Philip," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107674.
Braham, Philip. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107674.
"Braham, Philip." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Braham, Philip, 1881-1934 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n97853155
Wikidata: Philip Braham - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7183267
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/49429248
MusicBrainz: Philip Braham - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/cf610737-9b08-4be3-84d2-b2bc3e97f615
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