Jack Hylton Band

JACK HYLTON d1965. English pianist, composer, band-leader and impresario. He rose to prominence during the British Dance Band era, being referred to as the "British King of Jazz" and "The Ambassador of British Dance Music" by the musical press, not only because of his popularity which extended throughout the world, but also for his use of unusually large ensembles for the time and his polished arrangements. He mostly retired from the music industry after 1940, becoming a successful theatrical businessman. He died in London aged 72 on January 29th 1965