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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.
Harry James was an American jazz musician and bandleader, and one of the most popular and dynamic trumpet players of the big band era. The son of circus performers, James learned to play drums at age 4 and the trumpet at 8; when he was 12 he led one of the circus bands.
Welcome to the official site of the Harry James Orchestra. 2024 Announcements: The 2024 Tour Schedule has been updated; Fred returning to Hillsdale College in Michigan this November as artist in residence. The HJO is performing in a Battle of Bands at Hillsdale on Nov 15. A dance and concert follows on Nov 16
Harry James (1916-1983) Actor. Music Department. Composer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Harry James was born in a rundown hotel next to the city jail in Albany, Georgia. His mother and father were members of a circus - she as a trapeze artist and he a band leader - with the Mighty Haag Circus.
Apr 30, 2019 · Harry James. 27K subscribers. Subscribed. 195K. 6.5M views 5 years ago. "It’s Been A Long, Long Time" by Harry James & His Orchestra Listen to Harry James:...
Jul 6, 1983 · Harry James, a major figure of the swing era whose strong, urgent trumpet was a driving force in Benny Goodman's orchestra in the late 1930's and who...
Harry James. Accomplished trumpeter and bandleader of the 1930s and '40s, renowned for his exciting, attacking solos. Read Full Biography.
The Life of Harry James. Harry Haag James was born in 1916 in Albany, Georgia, in the United States. He learned the trumpet from his father, a circus bandleader. James decided to pursue a professional career in music after winning a state high-school trumpet competition.
Harry James (1916-1983) led a highly successful big band through the mid-20th century. A virtuoso trumpeter, James joined Benny Goodman’s band in 1937 and two years later debuted.
Mar 8, 2004 · Harry James is one of the most underappreciated bandleaders of the late 1940s, '50s and early '60s. While plenty has been written about bands led by Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Les Brown and Maynard Ferguson during this same period, James has received little or no praise or recognition.
