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Musical artist. Harry Haag James (March 15, 1916 – July 5, 1983) [1] 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 ...
Mar 15, 2024 · Harry James (born March 15, 1916, Albany, Ga., U.S.—died July 5, 1983, Las Vegas, Nev.) 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 a trumpeter and bandleader of the swing era, known for his exciting solos and sweet style. He had many hits, such as "You Made Me Love You" and "I Had the Craziest Dream", and appeared in movies with Betty Grable.
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Harry James was a trumpet player and band leader who performed with Benny Goodman and Frank Sinatra. He also appeared in movies and TV shows, such as The Matrix, Raging Bull and Happy Days.
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.
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