Harry James Orchestra

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.

Similar Artists

Albert Nicholas

Count Basie

Glenn Miller & The Dorsey Brothers

Stan Kenton

Jonah Jones

Roy Eldridge

Larry Clinton & His Orchestra

Marion Hutton

Les Brown

Will Bradley

Keely Smith

Ted Heath & His Music

Bobby Darin

BBC Big Band

Eddie Heywood

Duke Ellington Orchestra

June Christy

Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra

Charlie Christian

Jan Savitt