valerie kelly agreed one hundred per cent. I,m one of those who started very early kistening to James orchestra on records and movies, let´s say the late thirties with Sinatra, Coniff, Willie Smith and so many others. Carlos Frazao from the Amazon to Estoril.
Beautiful Harry James sound. Such an inspiration to players all over the world. My Dad got to run off from a Chicago HS field trip to see him play before the war and is a great memory.
Mr James had wonderful taste in music, always playing with such beauty and clarity. In my mind he is to the trumpet what Sinatra was to vocalists. Love this arrangement, sweet without descending to schmaltz. Simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing it Chuck and all you do to keep the legacy of Harry going.
The famous Carnegie Hall concert in January, 1938 with Benny Goodman - Harry James played his memorable solo on Sing Sing Sing when he was 21 yrs old. Young kids with horns take note - Harry’s father was a circus band leader and made the young lad continually practice out of the Arban Book. There are no short cuts. Same as it’s always been. Practice, practice, practice.
A true master. I remember my granddad playing his records on the RCA high-fidelity console stereo, back in '68, along with Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong.... Thanks for sharing your collection Grandpa & enlarging my world of music appreciation. Will always cherish those memories.
Amazing playing from everyone. I really like the powerful, yet delicate solo from Dave Robbins in the high register. Harry's ease with playing is inspiring and yet frustrating.
As a young horn player half a century ago, Harry was my 'idol'. Now, fifty years later he still is...along with Doc Severinsen. Thank you for posting this great video. I also suggest reading Harry's bio book from about ten years ago....get it on Amazon for just a few bucks.
Harry James Big Band, Live London 10-23-71 - SAXES: Corky Corcoran, Dick Spencer(L), Don Mohr, Ernie Small, Roger Dale -- TPTS: Bob Hicks, Harry James,, John Madrid, Peter Bellomo, Walter Pfyl -- BONES: Dave Robbins, Gail Martins, Robert Payne -- P: Jack Perciful, D: Sonny Payne, B: John Smith - - arr. THAD JONES
I didn't know that but it does'nt answer the question Why is Miles so venerated???? I think Harry James could run circles around the sainted Miles Davis
Fortunately, they didn't have to compete. Miles was deep as hell, a brilliant chromatic player with a totally unique style and attitude who was always innovating... always doing something fresh and new. Harry James was a wonderful lyrical trumpeter. A classic. Different types of genius... That's all! If you've never listened to Miles Smiles, Nefertiti, ESP, Sorcerer, etc... you shouldn't criticise his work. And, if you have, why the fuck are you dissing him? I can see where someone might not think much of his bebop stuff, or even the cool school material. I find some of that boring. But from the 60s onward, Miles was truly one-of-a-kind and a genius to be reckoned with... with an aesthetic all his own. There's no reason to hold Harry James over Miles. That's like saying that Monk wasn't Oscar Peterson, or that Eric Dolphy wasn't Coleman Hawkins. Correct. They weren't. They were ALSO geniuses.
It's like comparing football to soccer. Miles couldn't do what Harry did and Harry couldn't do what Miles did. I'm sure they respected each other. Miles couldn't stand there and play those golden phrases with that sound. Harry couldn't of lead every innovation in jazz for 20 years solid. They were both genius
Oh ,How I Wish I Could Hear and see Harry Playing as all those years ago when he played in London
Kenneth Furley London hosted a very active Harry James fan club !
Just love Harry James -brings back so many memories of when my world was young - only yesterday x
valerie kelly agreed one hundred per cent. I,m one of those who started very early kistening to James orchestra on records and movies, let´s say the late thirties with Sinatra, Coniff, Willie Smith and so many others. Carlos Frazao from the Amazon to Estoril.
valerie kelly
Hi Val, Just wanted to say Hi to someone from that world. As you say, only yesterday ... and change
Beautiful Harry James sound. Such an inspiration to players all over the world. My Dad got to run off from a Chicago HS field trip to see him play before the war and is a great memory.
Mr James had wonderful taste in music, always playing with such beauty and clarity. In my mind he is to the trumpet what Sinatra was to vocalists. Love this arrangement, sweet without descending to schmaltz. Simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing it Chuck and all you do to keep the legacy of Harry going.
excelente gran orquesta y gran músico Harry James
Love You Harry,Always will............
The greatest sounds and harmonies !!! Those were the Golden Days... making me so nostalgic... but so grateful too !!!
Grandioso trompetista y músico Harry James y sus músicos, que hermoso tocan.
Beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
I am so glad I was born when I was to have been able to enjoy this when I was young and again as an oldster.
Mr Par-Due, thank you so much for posting so much Harry James. Much appreciated.
You're welcome!
Very nice of which never heard this arrangement. Thanks !very good
I have enjoyed the lovely music in my memory
The famous Carnegie Hall concert in January, 1938 with Benny Goodman - Harry James played his memorable solo on Sing Sing Sing when he was 21 yrs old. Young kids with horns take note - Harry’s father was a circus band leader and made the young lad continually practice out of the Arban Book. There are no short cuts. Same as it’s always been. Practice, practice, practice.
Agreed!
Cannot be replicated or short cut.
beautiful
Harry James is just the greatest!!!!
Onalee McGraw He really was!
No trumpet player I've ever heard has the tone quality of Harrry James
true, you've yet to hear me, true
Harry,mellowed,into fine wine...mmmmm
Superbe!
Yes the master with his Trumpet
To this day still one of the best sounds in all of America, thank you Mr. James, you will always and forever be truly missed.
Brilliant drummer.
The legendary Sonny Payne!!
A true master. I remember my granddad playing his records on the RCA high-fidelity console stereo, back in '68, along with Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong.... Thanks for sharing your collection Grandpa & enlarging my world of music appreciation. Will always cherish those memories.
Young man with a horn👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
45 years and still a wonder!
He had such a wonderful tone and chops galore ,his career must have been almost 40 years or more ,therefore I dub him King James !
Amazing playing from everyone. I really like the powerful, yet delicate solo from Dave Robbins in the high register. Harry's ease with playing is inspiring and yet frustrating.
As a young horn player half a century ago, Harry was my 'idol'. Now, fifty years later he still is...along with Doc Severinsen. Thank you for posting this great video. I also suggest reading Harry's bio book from about ten years ago....get it on Amazon for just a few bucks.
Harry forever❤️❤️
Lovely......
Beautiful, thank you for posting.
WE LOVE HARRY JAMES AND MOONGLOW!
Might be the nicest rendition of Moonglow.This arrangement was years ahead of its time
Ahead of it's time? more people knew more about arranging back then than they do today
I prefer Artie Shaw's
How about the closing phrases by the bass 'bone. Solid!
sao lindas musicas imortais que nunca poden ficar no esquecimento do mundo
because of the beautiful blending of "picnic" and "moonglow" most versions I hear make "picnic" part of the arrangement
O mito o mito o mito..
Harry James Big Band, Live London 10-23-71 - SAXES: Corky Corcoran, Dick Spencer(L), Don Mohr, Ernie Small, Roger Dale -- TPTS: Bob Hicks, Harry James,, John Madrid, Peter Bellomo, Walter Pfyl -- BONES: Dave Robbins, Gail Martins, Robert Payne -- P: Jack Perciful, D: Sonny Payne, B: John Smith - - arr. THAD JONES
Thad Jones arrangement. Harry hired the best.
Jack Perciful wrote this arrangement. Not Thad Jones.
Inesquecível !
Hmmm What We Can Say About...
Just do it and play, listening to giants should be always inspiring...
and why is miles davis considered the greatest ????????
I didn't know that but it does'nt answer the question Why is Miles so venerated???? I think Harry James could run circles around the sainted Miles Davis
Fortunately, they didn't have to compete. Miles was deep as hell, a brilliant chromatic player with a totally unique style and attitude who was always innovating... always doing something fresh and new. Harry James was a wonderful lyrical trumpeter. A classic. Different types of genius... That's all!
If you've never listened to Miles Smiles, Nefertiti, ESP, Sorcerer, etc... you shouldn't criticise his work. And, if you have, why the fuck are you dissing him? I can see where someone might not think much of his bebop stuff, or even the cool school material. I find some of that boring. But from the 60s onward, Miles was truly one-of-a-kind and a genius to be reckoned with... with an aesthetic all his own.
There's no reason to hold Harry James over Miles. That's like saying that Monk wasn't Oscar Peterson, or that Eric Dolphy wasn't Coleman Hawkins. Correct. They weren't. They were ALSO geniuses.
It's like comparing football to soccer. Miles couldn't do what Harry did and Harry couldn't do what Miles did. I'm sure they respected each other. Miles couldn't stand there and play those golden phrases with that sound. Harry couldn't of lead every innovation in jazz for 20 years solid. They were both genius
Good question.
Not necessarily the greatest ! different eras, different styles . They were great friends.
Para Bailar con una bella damal