James, Harry

James, Harry
(1916-83)
   American musician. He played with various bands, and eventually joined Benny Goodman's group. In 1939 he formed his own band. He was most popular for his skill as a jazz trumpet player.

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  • James, Harry — ▪ American musician in full  Harry Haag James  born March 15, 1916, Albany, Ga., U.S. died July 5, 1983, Las Vegas, Nev.  American jazz musician and bandleader, and one of the most popular and dynamic trumpet players of the big band era.… …   Universalium

  • James, Harry (Haag) — born March 15, 1916, Albany, Ga., U.S. died July 5, 1983, Las Vegas, Nev. U.S. trumpeter and leader of one of the most popular big bands of the swing era. He joined Benny Goodman s band in 1937, becoming one of its principal soloists before… …   Universalium

  • James, Harry (Haag) — (15 mar. 1916, Albany, Ga., EE.UU.–5 jul. 1983, Las Vegas, Nev.). Trompetista estadounidense y director de una de las orquestas más populares de la era del swing. En 1937 ingresó a la orquesta de Benny Goodman, convirtiéndose en uno de sus… …   Enciclopedia Universal

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