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British jazz record label, founded on December 13, 1947 by Peter Newbrook; its issues were initially only available by mail-order. The label was the earliest to record modern jazz in England. About a hundred 78s were issued in the period 1947-1954, including many items of traditional jazz.
The company leased the rights to Metronome labels.

Parent Label:

 Esquire Records Ltd.

Sublabels:

 Vogue Series

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76 Bedford Court Mansions,
Bedford Avenue,
London W.C 1
Tel: MUSeum 1810

(address defunct)

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  • andreasbah's avatar
    andreasbah
    EP240 is PUNCH MILLER JAZZ BAND. Purple label with gold text, tri centre. Side One - Weary Blues (Shake it and break it) & Panama.
    Side Two - Down by the riverside & There's a small hotel. Recorded: December 30th, 1947.
    • VersCont's avatar
      VersCont
      EP 208 is Tyree's Tune by The Tyree Glenn Sextet. I hope you can see by the speed I am adding this stuff why I don't stop for an hour or so each time to formally add them to the database.
      • VersCont's avatar
        VersCont
        EP 131 is by JAY and KAI. It has no distinct title but the tracks are Riviera, Dinner For One, Hip Bones and Windbag.

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