Henry Hall

Henry Hall was a prominent British bandleader and musician best known for his work during the 1930s. As the musical director of the BBC Dance Orchestra starting in 1932, he became a household name through his regular radio broadcasts, which brought jazz-influenced dance music into homes across the UK. His signature tune, "It's Just the Time for Dancing," and other hits like "The Broken Record" and "Jeepers Creepers" helped define the sound of British popular music during this era.

Hall had a knack for balancing accessibility with elegance, often arranging big band versions of light classics and pop tunes of the day. His broadcasts were so popular that they played a key role in shaping British radio and entertainment culture before and during World War II. Even after stepping down from the BBC Orchestra in 1937, he remained active as a touring bandleader and later worked in broadcasting and music promotion. Henry Hall’s contributions helped lay the groundwork for British big band music and live radio entertainment.

Genres

Pop

Jazz

Easy Listening

Swing

Big Band

Orchestral Music

British Invasion

Light Music

Latest Release

Radio Times - the Big Band Sound of Henry Hall

The BBC Dance Orchestra•

Henry Hall

Album - 10 Tracks - Released May 24, 2024