Harry James

Harry Haag James

American jazz trumpeter who came to fame mainly through playing with Benny Goodman, then struck out on his own as a band leader at the age of 23. Played his last show just nine days before his death.

Born March 15, 1916, Albany, Georgia, USA, died July 5, 1983, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

In Groups:
All Star Band, Ben Pollack And His Orchestra, Benny Goodman And HIS All Stars, Benny Goodman And His Orchestra, Benny Goodman Jam Session, Harry James & His Music Makers, Harry James & His Sextet, Harry James And His Big Band, Harry James And His Boogie-Woogie Trio, Harry James And His Orchestra, Harry James And His Septet, Harry James And His Western Friends, Harry James And The Rhythm Section, Harry James Octet, Harry James Small Group, Jam Session All-Stars, Metronome All Stars, Metronome All-Star Band, Teddy Wilson And His Orchestra, Teddy Wilson Quartet, The Dean And His Kids, The Harry James Quintet