Harry james death

Henry Haag “Harry” James was a trumpeter who led a jazz swing band during the Big Band Era of the 1930s and 1940s. He was especially known among musicians for his astonishing technical proficiency as well as his superior tone.

Called "a major figure of the swing era" by John S.

Wilson in the New York Times, Harry James struck a resounding chord with the public of the late 1930s and remained a popular bandleader for over 40 years. He built a reputation as one of the hottest trumpet players in the nation, then skyrocketed to fame after forming his own band and offering listeners a mix of romantic ballads and fast-paced jazz numbers.

The New Grove Dictionary of American Music called him "a fine jazz improviser, possessing a verve that enhanced many small and large band recordings."

James grew up "on the road" with the Mighty Haag Circus, of which his father, Everette James, was director and star trumpet player.

His mother was the trapeze artist, and she