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Harry James' orchestra, formed in 1939, was one of the prominent big bands of the swing era. Initially a section leader in Benny Goodman's band, James quickly established his own ensemble, which became known for its vibrant brass section and energetic performances. The band featured notable soloists, including vocalists like Frank Sinatra and Helen Forrest and instrumentalists such as saxophonist Corky Corcoran, and achieved commercial success with hits like "You Made Me Love You" and "I Had the Craziest Dream." Known for its solid blend of jazz and popular music, Harry James' orchestra remained a significant presence in the swing and big band scene throughout the 1940s and beyond, adapting to changing musical tastes while maintaining its distinctive style.
Perfection: Harry James in the Late '50s/Early '60s
Two big bands that knock me out from the late 1950s and early 1960s are the ones led by Count Basie and Harry James. Both could swing the house sideways, but both knew when enough was enough. Basie, of course, invented the concept of just enough, but James's decade-straddling band is often overlooked for the same ...
1942-43 Broadcasts with Helen Forrest
By Harry James and His Orchestra
Label: Soundcraft
Released: 2002
Track listing: Introduction; One Dozen Roses; Manhattan Serenade; Prince Charming; Velvet Moon; Always; A Poem Set to Music; Nevada; Good for Nothing Joe; Back Beat Boogie; Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea; War Bond plug; It Can
Harry James and His Orchestra: The Music Makers
by Jack Bowers
While the listener won’t find any crowd-pleasing hit songs on this album, he or she will be treated to more than seventy-four minutes of quite enjoyable music-making by ace trumpeter / bandleader Harry James and his orchestras (with three exceptions -- “Tuxedo Junction,” performed by a nonet, and quartet-only versions of “Sleepy Time Gal” and “The ...
Harry James and His Orchestra: 1942-43 Broadcasts with Helen Forrest
by Jack Bowers
No list of the most popular dance bands of the ’40s would be complete without the name Harry James whose stylish trumpet and splendid orchestra were featured in a number of films of the period and performed not only on radio but to standing–room–only audiences in casinos and ballrooms from coast to coast. In the early ...
The Beat Of The Big Bands ; Harry James And His Orchestra
By Harry James and His Orchestra
Label: Excelsior
Released: 1992
Track listing: One For My Baby (And One More For The Road); (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66!; I'll Remember April; Perdido; Tenderly; You Made Me Love You; The Man With The Horn; The Flight Of The Bumble Bee; The Moon Of Manakoora; Two O'Clock Jump;
Original Golden Hits
By Harry James and His Orchestra
Label: Reader's Digest
Released: 1990
Track listing: You Made Me Love You; I've Heard That Song Before; Sleepy Lagoon; I'll Get By(As Long As I Have You); Music Makers; It's been a Long, Long Time; One O'Clock Jump; I Had the Craziest Dream; Cirbiribin; All or Nothing at All;
The Harry James Collection - 20 Golden Greats
By Harry James and His Orchestra
Label: Deja Vu
Released: 1987
Track listing: Opening Theme (Ciribiribin) Into If That's The Way You Want It, Baby; Remember; On The Sunny Side Of The Street; These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You); Stardust; With A Song In My Heart; Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea; Always; All Of Me; Body And Soul; Laura; Honeysuckle Rose; It's Been So Long; Indiana; Embracable You; Nice Work If You Can Get It; Easy Street; I'm Satisfied; Sentimental Journey; Shady Lady Bird;
Harry James (2)
By Harry James and His Orchestra
Label: Premium (14)
Released: 1987
Track listing: Music Makers; The Things I Love; Flight Of The Bumble Bee; Here Comes The Night; Two O'Clock Jump; Spring Will Be So Sad; Maria Elena; Flying Home; All Or Nothing At All; Carnival Of Venice; Cherry; Sharp As A Tack;
Harry James And His Great Vocalists
By Harry James and His Orchestra
Label: The Special Music Company
Released: 1985
Track listing: On A Little Street In Singapore; But Not For Me; Montevideo; It's Been A Long, Long Time; Skylark; I'll Get By; Manhattan Serenade; It's Funny To Everyone But Me; I'm Beginning To See The Light; Yes Indeed!;
