Spike Hughes

Patrick Cairns "Spike" Hughes (19 October 1908 – 2 February 1987) was a British musician, composer and arranger involved in the worlds of classical music and jazz. He has been called Britain's earliest jazz composer. Later in his career, he became better known as a broadcaster and humorous author.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 19, 1908 (London), Died February 2, 1987 (Brighton)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1932

Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass, arranger, leader

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Decca	GB 3921	10-in.	2/3/1932	Six bells stampede	Spike Hughes Orchestra		instrumentalist, string bass
Decca	GB 3927	10-in.	2/5/1932	Sirocco	Spike Hughes Orchestra		instrumentalist, string bass

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ISNI: 0000 0000 8167 7080 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000081677080

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1721677

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