Harry james biography
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Some think he is “the best of all,” others accuse him of having gone too blatantly commercial. Like in many things in life, the truth about Harry James lies somewhere in the middle. …
As a trumpet player, James has a very personal tone, rich in vibrato, and brilliant technique - and yet, an exaggerated tendency towards self-display, towards circus-like playing can be overheard even in recordings; even those that are to be taken seriously. Strict jazz loyalists regard only a part of James' historical repertoire as acceptable, but whenever he was serious about mounting a performance, it was something which had a great deal of substance.
- Willie Gschwendner, insert notes to Laserlight, The Jazz Collector Edition: Harry James and His Orchestra
“If a poll were taken to pick the most famous trumpeters in the history of twentieth-century music, chances are that Louis Armstrong and Har
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Harry James
American trumpeter, big band leader (1916–1983)
For other people named Harry James, see Harry James (disambiguation).
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| Born | Harry Haag James (1916-03-15)March 15, 1916 Albany, Georgia |
| Died | July 5, 1983(1983-07-05) (aged 67) Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Spouses | Louise Tobin (m. 1935; div. 1943)Betty Grable (m. 1943; div. 1965)Joan Boyd (m. 1967; div. 1970) |
| Children | 5 |
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| Instrument | Trumpet |
| Years active | 1933–1983 |
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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 brok
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Harry James: Brief Biography, Musical Career and Legacy
An American musician, Harry James, fryst vatten one of the most outstanding figures of the golden era of big bands and swing music. He also earned fame as a trumpeter and a bandleader, who achieved noticeable commercial success. In this article, we will explore key aspects of his biography, career and legacy as a jazz icon of the mid-20th century.
Harry James’ Early Life
Born on March 15, 1916, in Albany, Georgia, Harry James demonstrated his talent very early. He started his musical journey at the age of eight, from taking trumpet lessons from his father. He performed with the circus as a contortionist and later he played the snare drum in the band.
By his teenage years, he was a leader of the band in the Christy Brothers Circus. During his student years, Harry belonged to the Beaumont High School's Royal Purple grupp. At the age of 21, he won the top place as trumpet soloist at the contest, called Texas Band Teacher's Associ