Harry James

Harry James
Born: Mar 15, 1916 in Albany, GA
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Died: Jul 5, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Sweet Bands, Swing, Big Band, Traditional Pop
Biography: Harry James was one of the most outstanding instrumentalists of the swing era, employing a bravura playing style that made his trumpet work instantly identifiable. He was also one of the most popular bandleaders of the first half of the 1940s, and he continued to lead his band until just before his death, ...Read full biography
Young Man with a Horn
Released: 1950
Label: Columbia
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This album should have a better reputation than it does; unfortunately, listeners who might otherwise be sympathetic to it have difficulty because they misconstrue the film for which the music was assembled ...Read full review
Radio Discs of Harry James
Released: 1953
Label: Joyce
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The first in a series of Harry James radio appearances issued on LP by the collector's label Joyce, this enjoyable swing set features the James Orchestra when it had such sidemen as trombonists Ziggy Elmer ...Read full review
More Harry James albums: Main Albums (79), Compilations (164)
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