Hylton (1892-1965) led what many regard as the premier European show band of the 1920's and 1930's. In 1929 alone Hylton sold more than 3 million records and gave 700 performances. The band was strong vocally and included such singers as Sam Browne, Pat O'Malley a.o. He concentrated his efforts on touring while occasionally appearing in several West End shows. By 1926, Hylton's band was well established and made its first broadcast. Between 1927 and 1938 the band made 16 European tours and was extremely popular on continental Europe. In 1932, Hylton was awarded the French Legion of Honor. The band recorded in Paris and in Berlin. In the mid-30's, Hylton formed a band for his first wife, Ennis Parkes, which toured as Mrs Jack Hylton & her Band which toured with a fair amount of success. In 1940, Jack Hylton decided to disband. This outstanding record was made in 1925.
