Harry James was chosen to play trumpet with the Metronome All-Stars in 1939, 1940 and 1941. A similar annual readers' poll conducted by Downbeat magazine selected James as the best trumpet instrumentalist for the years 1937, [ 69 ] 1938 [ …

Mar 11, 2025 · Harry James 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 …

Harry James - Concerto for Trumpet (1942 - Private Buckaroo)

Jul 6, 1983 · Harry James, a major figure of the swing era whose strong, urgent trumpet was a driving force in Benny Goodman's orchestra in the late 1930's and who formed a band of his own in 1939 that...

At the age of 14, Harry won a trumpet competition, surpassing adult musicians. In 1935, he joined Ben Pollack's orchestra, and in early 1937, Harry became a member of Benny Goodman's renowned jazz band.

Aug 19, 2005 · Pictured in New York circa 1947, Harry James was a renowned trumpet player and band leader. The Albany native played with some of the most prominent performers of the swing era, including Benny Goodman and Connie Haines.

May 13, 2024 · Harry James was 15 when he won the top place as trumpet soloist at the contest, called Texas Band Teacher’s Association’s Annual Eastern Division. My book “Harry James-Trumpet Icon,” goes into great detail about Harry’s musical career.

Jul 24, 2008 · Two questions for Harry James' former band members and close musical associates: What was Harry's all time high note range either on record or in concert? In conversation many years ago with Ralph Osbourne, a former trumpet section man of Harry's, he stated Harry had perfected his double high C in and around 1958.

Mar 11, 2025 · The best way to learn and play "I've Heard That Song Before – Harry James Trumpet Solo" by Harry James And His Orchestra. With MuseScore Premium membership, you get full viewing access to this score, plus access to …

Mar 22, 2023 · Big Band Jazz, Jazz trumpet, Harry James, Odeon, Records formerly owned by my parents, O-31927 Language English Item Size 49.8M