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Harry Bidgood
p, 1898-1957 GB
Musician of Pop and Jazz
A.k.a. Hal Biddy Primo Scala
British pianist and bandleader. Born in London in 1898, died in London in 1957. He received his early musical education from his father prior to attending the Royal College of Music. He commenced his professional career just after the First World War as pianist with De Groot at the Piccadilly Hotel, London. In 1926 he started directing recording sessions for Vocalion, which, in 1928, began to issue the famous 8-inch Broadcast records. Harry directed a 'house band' for these records, known as Harry Bidgood and his Broadcasters. Other studio bands under his direction included: The New York Nightbirds, Ciro's Club Band, The Manhattan Melody Makers, Al Benny's Broadway Boys, The Riverside Dance Band and Nat Lewis and his Dance Band.
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In the Waxworks Late Last Night on Vintage British Comedy, Vol. 9 by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunes From 1899 To 1913 / Tunes From 1914 To 1930 | Unknown Artist Cond. By Vocalion Gramophone Co. Ltd. | 1932 | Album |
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