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Mini Bio. 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. At seven, they settled in Beaumont, Texas where Harry learned to play drums.
Jun 17, 2016 · 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 1946. He broke up his band for a ...
Active. 1930s - 1980s. Born. March 15, 1916 in Albany, GA. Died. July 5, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV. Genre. Jazz, Vocal. Styles. Sweet Bands, Big Band, Swing, Traditional Pop, Jazz Instrument, Orchestral, Trumpet Jazz. Also Known As. Henry Haag James. Member Of. Harry James & His Orchestra. Album Highlights. Full Discography.
Aug 19, 2005 · Harry James was one of the most renowned trumpet players and band leaders of the swing era. He gained even greater popularity as a Hollywood actor and the husband of actress Betty Grable. Harry James. Courtesy of Library of Congress, Music Division. Born on March 15, 1916, in Albany to a bandmaster and a trapeze artist traveling with the Mighty ...
The discography of American trumpeter and band leader Harry James includes 30 studio albums, 47 EPs, three soundtrack/stage and screen albums, and numerous live albums and compilation albums, along with contributions as sideman and appearances with other musicians. [1] [2] James released over 200 singles during his career, with nine songs ...
Harry Haag James 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 ...
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
