Harry James

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. He was especially known among musicians for his technical proficiency as well as his tone, and was influential on new trumpet players from the late 1930s into the 1940s. He was also an actor in a number of films that usually featured his band.

Jazz for a Nation: Harry James Swinging through '44-45 - 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Harry James and his Orchestra 32nd Anniversary Night, Vol. 1 - 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Harry James and his Orchestra 32nd Anniversary Night, Vol. 2 - 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000000Z

It's Been Too Long - 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Step into the Swing Era - The Early Years of Harry James - 1937 - 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000000Z

The Essential Series Remastered: Harry James, Vol. 2 1943-46 (Remastered 2024) - 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000000Z

Harry James in Hi-Fi - 2024-03-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Juke Box Jamboree - 2024-01-06T00:00:00.000000Z

It's Been A Long, Long Time - 2023-10-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Feet Draggin Blues - 2023-09-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Crazy Rhythm - 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Ciribiribin - 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000000Z

All or Nothing at All - 2023-05-19T00:00:00.000000Z

The Big Band Era - 2023-03-31T00:00:00.000000Z

Great Hits of Harry James - 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Just Harry James - 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000000Z

10 Hits of Harry James - 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Hits of Harry James - 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000000Z

James Session - 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000000Z

You Made Me Fall In Love - 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000000Z

30 Hits of Harry James - 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000000Z

40 Hits of Harry James - 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000000Z

50 Hits of Harry James - 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Beyond the Sea - 2023-03-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Three of a Kind: Harry James, Jimmy Dorsey, Chick Webb - 2023-01-27T00:00:00.000000Z