The fact that we are listening shows that the music is still here. It will live on. In fact when you listen to some of the music today that is proof that music has died out. Peace
It's such a shame that Big Bands died out. When playing a good chart, the interplay between the musicians, great harmonies, terrific solo work. Big bands were the greatest way to showcase talent. James was simply a terrific musician. His trumpet chops were first rate. In addition he had a talent for assembling great bands and using the best arrangers. These cuts are a terrific find and enriches the book of big band recordings.
@Jane Gold My dad was a terrific musician. He wasn't a dedicated big band musician although he could fit into the sax section of any big band and read any chart in a band's repertoire. He mostly played in society bands around the NY metro area. Quite often he worked as a band leader in the Catskill mountains during the summers during the hot and humid summers. I obtained a local 802, musicians union card when I was 16 and financed my way through college playing Trumpet in society bands. I spent several summers working in bands in the Catskill mountain hotels, too. As you stated, financing a big band has become virtually impossible. Symphonic orchestras are having an extremely difficult time, too. When I was growing up in Brooklyn NY, after school, you'd hear all the kids practicing their instruments. You'd hear a clarinet, trumpet, trombone, drums, piano, etc. I really miss hearing all the kids practicing. It really lifted ones spirits. I live in Charlotte now and rarely hear any kids practicing. If you hear music coming from a home it's usually rap or electronic mixes from a kid who thinks they'll be the next great DJ. It's really unfortunate as the study of music really helps children develop their minds and personalities in many ways. It teaches kids how to socialize, discipline and teamwork. And, if talented, they have a great time making music together. Unfortunately, those days are gone. I've always thought that some of the big US corporations, especially in the large cities should start a Music for Guns program. Bring in your gun and we'll give you an instrument and lessons. After school programs could be started for the kids to attend. Eventually extend the program to include mixing and producing music tracks and eventually the gun violence would hopefully fade out and be replaced by music.
As you know my brother everything in the universe has cycles ,Big band days will come back again ,after the world realizes how shallow the current music is and how computerized and souless it is .Eventually people will get back to the roots ,as you know nothing is new under the Sun.
@Jane Gold My dad was a fabulous musician. He had a unique ability. He could listen to a tune on the radio and within 15 to 20 minutes play it from memory in any key. He raised my family playing society club dates in the NY Metro area. I grew up listening to all types of bands. Yet, the most important, yet overlooked, benefit of music is that when listening to a band, especially as an unbiased kid, I never knew the background of the players, arrangers or composers. Meaning their color, religion or background. There was one thing of paramount importance and, as simple as it sounds, whether the player, composer or arranger had great "Chops." No one in my household ever mentioned the color of the players arrangers or composers. Later on in life I learned of the travails of the black musicians having to enter venues from the back or side entrances while entertaining white folks. I know first hand how mean people can be to each other but I still think that growing up in a musical home that accepted everyone without a word of disparagement was a great benefit to me on a personal level. Back to big bands. I remember the big bands disappearing one by one. It's unfortunate that a bit of the money used for sports isn't shifted over to music. Nothing more fun than going to a dance, looking at the women dressed to the nines and finding one to dance with, a sniff of perfume, good music, socializing and enjoying one of the most important aspects of being a human being, Joy.
The wonderful Tony DeNicola on drums. That’s him on the right in the photo. My drum teacher at Trenton State College in New Jersey. A superb instructor and a terrific person. Scary great small group drummer, too.
Easy listening at its best! Beats the heck out of me why, after more than 1300 hits on these classics sessions, that we are privileged to get a real insight into, only 50 of us hit the like button? Thanks so much for the detective work and posting sheer bliss!!!
I notice Modesto Breseno playing in the sax section. A couple years after this session, I had the great fortune of studying with Mo, until he died in 1965.
I'm into my eighths now , had a hard weeks golf . I was surprised & delighted to find this lost collection of Mr James posted on iTunes . I'm relaxed & loving my down time taking this lovely music in . Absolutely beautiful . Many thanks . A long time fan from Dublin Ireland
James sounds relaxed when necessary and swings when the music starts to heat up. James as a trumpet player had a confluence of abilities that came together and made his playing sound sound so, so good. He had great range, a sweet tone and knew how to phrase to get the most out of a composition. I love listening to his band. They're almost as tight as the Basie band.
wWow, what a find! Many thanks chuck for posting this amazing James :"Lost album"
The fact that we are listening shows that the music is still here. It will live on. In fact when you listen to some of the music today that is proof that music has died out. Peace
It's such a shame that Big Bands died out. When playing a good chart, the interplay between the musicians, great harmonies, terrific solo work. Big bands were the greatest way to showcase talent. James was simply a terrific musician. His trumpet chops were first rate. In addition he had a talent for assembling great bands and using the best arrangers. These cuts are a terrific find and enriches the book of big band recordings.
Great comments. Thanks for listening!
@Jane Gold My dad was a terrific musician. He wasn't a dedicated big band musician although he could fit into the sax section of any big band and read any chart in a band's repertoire. He mostly played in society bands around the NY metro area. Quite often he worked as a band leader in the Catskill mountains during the summers during the hot and humid summers. I obtained a local 802, musicians union card when I was 16 and financed my way through college playing Trumpet in society bands. I spent several summers working in bands in the Catskill mountain hotels, too. As you stated, financing a big band has become virtually impossible. Symphonic orchestras are having an extremely difficult time, too. When I was growing up in Brooklyn NY, after school, you'd hear all the kids practicing their instruments. You'd hear a clarinet, trumpet, trombone, drums, piano, etc. I really miss hearing all the kids practicing. It really lifted ones spirits. I live in Charlotte now and rarely hear any kids practicing. If you hear music coming from a home it's usually rap or electronic mixes from a kid who thinks they'll be the next great DJ. It's really unfortunate as the study of music really helps children develop their minds and personalities in many ways. It teaches kids how to socialize, discipline and teamwork. And, if talented, they have a great time making music together. Unfortunately, those days are gone. I've always thought that some of the big US corporations, especially in the large cities should start a Music for Guns program. Bring in your gun and we'll give you an instrument and lessons. After school programs could be started for the kids to attend. Eventually extend the program to include mixing and producing music tracks and eventually the gun violence would hopefully fade out and be replaced by music.
You're right completelly. What a dignitify atmospher in those Times around Big Bands. And now, today is horrible in music industry (too)!
As you know my brother everything in the universe has cycles ,Big band days will come back again ,after the world realizes how shallow the current music is and how computerized and souless it is .Eventually people will get back to the roots ,as you know nothing is new under the Sun.
@Jane Gold My dad was a fabulous musician. He had a unique ability. He could listen to a tune on the radio and within 15 to 20 minutes play it from memory in any key. He raised my family playing society club dates in the NY Metro area. I grew up listening to all types of bands. Yet, the most important, yet overlooked, benefit of music is that when listening to a band, especially as an unbiased kid, I never knew the background of the players, arrangers or composers. Meaning their color, religion or background. There was one thing of paramount importance and, as simple as it sounds, whether the player, composer or arranger had great "Chops." No one in my household ever mentioned the color of the players arrangers or composers. Later on in life I learned of the travails of the black musicians having to enter venues from the back or side entrances while entertaining white folks. I know first hand how mean people can be to each other but I still think that growing up in a musical home that accepted everyone without a word of disparagement was a great benefit to me on a personal level. Back to big bands. I remember the big bands disappearing one by one. It's unfortunate that a bit of the money used for sports isn't shifted over to music. Nothing more fun than going to a dance, looking at the women dressed to the nines and finding one to dance with, a sniff of perfume, good music, socializing and enjoying one of the most important aspects of being a human being, Joy.
Fantastic listening
The wonderful Tony DeNicola on drums. That’s him on the right in the photo. My drum teacher at Trenton State College in New Jersey. A superb instructor and a terrific person. Scary great small group drummer, too.
Add dad's favorite harry james I got to see him three times in person
Easy listening at its best! Beats the heck out of me why, after more than 1300 hits on these classics sessions, that we are privileged to get a real insight into, only 50 of us hit the like button? Thanks so much for the detective work and posting sheer bliss!!!
Hey Mr .Pardue thank you for sharing all these wonderful videos and thank you for all you do to preserve this fine art .
I notice Modesto Breseno playing in the sax section. A couple years after this session, I had the great fortune of studying with Mo, until he died in 1965.
WHAT A FIND!!! CHUCK, THE MUSIC WORLD OWES YOU A DEEP DEBT FOR HEADING UP THESE MUSICAL 'SEARCH AND RESCUE' MISSIONS. HARRY'S SMILING, AND SO AM I.
Thanks, my pleasure!
I'm into my eighths now , had a hard weeks golf . I was surprised & delighted to find this lost collection of Mr James posted on iTunes . I'm relaxed & loving my down time taking this lovely music in . Absolutely beautiful . Many thanks . A long time fan from Dublin Ireland
BEAUTIFUL. Thank You.
Beautiful Control,lovely overall sound,thanks for posting,,those we’re the days !
Gracias...muchas gracias para mi unas interpretaciones inspiradoras q no conocía de Harry James
gracias desde Cochabamba Bolivia
luv me some harry james., any day of the week
Why is this the ONLY place i can find a recording of "Rosebud" anywhere?? Thanks for posting. Also for those interested, Rosebud at 12:56
It appeared on the Verve 55 cd also.
@@ChuckParDue1953 Very true. This is the only place on the internet that I could find the recording
Love that ‘Tippin ‘ Who O-O and Blues forNapoli’ Harry at the top of his game !
My favorites also. Only Tippin and Moonchild made it into the book.
Sweet
Hi Chuck, very good. Is there a video H James's big band rehearsal?
No sir
is the trumpet really that nice or is it dialed down ?
James sounds relaxed when necessary and swings when the music starts to heat up. James as a trumpet player had a confluence of abilities that came together and made his playing sound sound so, so good. He had great range, a sweet tone and knew how to phrase to get the most out of a composition. I love listening to his band. They're almost as tight as the Basie band.
This band would rival Basie.
Basie himself said that Harry had the best trumpet section in the business.