Harry James (March 15, 1916 – July 5, 1983) was an American musician who is best known as a trumpet playing band leader who led a big band from 1939 to 1946. He broke up his band for a short period in 1947 but shortly after he re-organized and was active again with his band from then until his death in 1983. He was especially known among musicians for his astonishing technical proficiency as well as his superior tone, and was extremely influential on up-and-coming trumpet players from the late 1930s into the 1940s.
These are photos from concerts where Harry James & His Orchestra played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Tony Bennett / Sarah Vaughan / Harry James & His Orchestra Apr 20 - 25, 1976 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
