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Trumpeters · 1916–1983

Harry James

American trumpeter, big band leader (1916-1983)

Born
15 March 1916
Albany
Died
5 July 1983
Las Vegas
Country
United States
Active
1933–1983
Record labels
Columbia Records, Capitol Records, Philips Records, Brunswick Records, Dot Records
Discography
20 albums

Biography

Harry James was a jazz musician who played trumpet. Harry James was born on 15 March 1916 in Albany and died on 5 July 1983 in Las Vegas. The music is usually filed under jazz, swing and big band music. Record labels: Columbia Records, Capitol Records, Philips Records and Brunswick Records. The discography here lists 20 albums, from “More Harry James In Hi-fi” (1956) to “It's Been A Long, Long Time” (2016). Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Harry Haag James (March 15, 1916 – July 5, 1983) was an American musician who is best known as a trumpet-playing band leader who led a big band to great commercial success from 1939 to 1946. He broke up his band for a short period in 1947, but shortly after he reorganized and was active again with his band from then until his death in 1983. He was especially known among musicians for his technical proficiency as well as his tone, and was influential on new trumpet players from the late 1930s into the 1940s. He was also an actor in a number of films that usually featured his band.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

More Harry James In Hi-fi 1956
Harry Not Jesse: Harry James Plays Neal Hefti 1961
In a Relaxed Mood 1964
The Mellow Horn 1971
The King James Version 1988
Still Harry After All These Years 1989
Giants of the Big Band Era 1991
How High the Moon 1992
The Beat of the Big Bands 1992
Mr. Trumpet 1994
Harry James & His Big Band 1995
You Made Me Love You 1995
Juke Box Jamboree / Jazz Session 2001
At the Hollywood Palladium / Trumpet After Midnight 2002
Two O'Clock Jump 2006
You Want HARRY JAMES & HIS ORCHESTRA Well, Here It Is! 2006
'Live' On The Coast 2009 · Live
It's Been A Long, Long Time 2016
Big Bands: Harry James
The Shadow of Your Smile

Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

  • Ain't Misbehavin' Teddy Wilson's Quartet · Teddy Wilson · Harry James · John Simmons ·… archive.org ↗
  • BY THE SLEEPY LAGOON HARRY JAMES AND HIS ORCHESTRA · Lawrence · Coates archive.org ↗
  • Honeysuckle Rose Teddy Wilson's Quartet · Teddy Wilson · Harry James · Red Norvo ·… archive.org ↗
  • SONG OF THE WANDERER HARRY JAMES and His ORCH. · Helen Humes · Harry James · Buck Clayton… archive.org ↗
  • JUST A MOOD - Part 1 HARRY JAMES · Teddy Wilson's Quartet · Harry James · Red Norvo ·… archive.org ↗
  • JUST A MOOD - Part 2 HARRY JAMES · Teddy Wilson's Quartet · Harry James · Red Norvo ·… archive.org ↗
  • DUKE'S MIXTURE HARRY JAMES and HIS ORCHESTRA · Mathews archive.org ↗
  • BY THE SLEEPY LAGOON HARRY JAMES and HIS ORCHESTRA · Lawrence · Coatea archive.org ↗

Books about Harry James

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Harry James play?

Harry James is known for playing trumpet.

When and where was Harry James born?

Harry James was born 15 March 1916 in Albany.

What are Harry James's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include More Harry James In Hi-fi (1956), Harry Not Jesse: Harry James Plays Neal Hefti (1961), In a Relaxed Mood (1964), The Mellow Horn (1971) and The King James Version (1988).

External links

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