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Harry James (1916-1983) was a jazz musician who led a successful big band from 1939 to 1946. He played with Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, and Helen Forrest, and appeared in several films.
"It’s Been A Long, Long Time" by Harry James & His OrchestraListen to Harry James: https://HarryJames.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the Harry James YouTube Cha...
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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.
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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.
- March 15, 1916
- July 5, 1983
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 from 1939 to ...
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The Harry James Orchestra is a big band led by Fred Radke, who carries on the legacy of the late trumpeter Harry James. Find out the latest news, events, videos, and audio clips of the orchestra on their official site.
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Accomplished trumpeter and bandleader of the 1930s and '40s, renowned for his exciting, attacking solos. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1980s. Born. March 15, 1916 in Albany, GA. Died. July 5, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV.