Jack Hylton
(1892-1965), Dance band leaderSitter in 11 portraits
From 1913 he worked in London in a music publisher's office. He made his London début in the same year when he was engaged as cinema organist at the Alexandra, Stoke Newington. He was assistant pianist in cabaret at Queen's Hall Roof, joined the resident band, and became its leader. In 1921 he made his first records with the Queen's Dance Orchestra for His Master's Voice and, as Jack Hylton's Jazz Band, for Zonophone. Hylton toured Europe many times, with great success, particularly in Germany, France, and Italy. Through his agency he was responsible for bringing a large number of American jazz musicians to Britain.
Jack Hylton meeting Duke Ellington and his band at Waterloo Station
by James Jarché, for Daily Herald
modern bromide print from original negative, 9 June 1933
NPG x88287
by Edward Malindine, for Daily Herald
modern bromide print from original negative, 15 December 1933
NPG x88317
issued by Godfrey Phillips
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D49041
by Unknown photographer, issued by Carreras Tobacco Company
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D49331
by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch film negative, 6 October 1964
NPG x125917
by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch film negative, 6 October 1964
NPG x125918
by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch colour negative, 6 October 1964
NPG x125919
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