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

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

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

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hughes, Spike," accessed November 12, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/204735.

Hughes, Spike. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/204735.

"Hughes, Spike." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 12 November 2024.