Harry James, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harry James

American trumpeter

Date of Birth: 15-Mar-1916

Place of Birth: Albany, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 05-Jul-1983

Profession: conductor, bandleader, film actor, trumpeter, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Harry Haag 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 reorganized and was active again with his band from then until his death in 1983.
He was especially known among musicians for his technical proficiency as well as his tone, and was influential on new trumpet players from the late 1930s into the 1940s.
He was also an actor in a number of films that usually featured his band.