Product details
- Label Columbia
- Artist Harry James (2)
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 1970
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed No
- Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Sleeve Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Condition: Used
Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Condition Notes:
Just an incredible condition for this very old and rare record.
If not for couple hairlines would be near mint.
Harry James' Greatest Hits by Harry James (2).
Few trumpeters commanded the big-band era with the brilliance of Harry James, and this Columbia collection draws together his essential recordings from one of jazz's most fertile stretches. The performances span 1939 through 1946, a period that saw James rise from a dazzling sideman reputation into one of the most popular bandleaders in America. Gathered here on a single disc, these sides trace that arc, documenting the sound of an orchestra at the height of its powers across the war years and just beyond.
Musically, the appeal lies in James' own playing — that gleaming, full-bodied tone and the effortless command that made his trumpet instantly recognizable. The recordings range from the swinging bravado of the late-1930s sessions to the lush, romantic settings of the mid-1940s, showcasing both his technical fireworks and his gift for melody. Jeff Scott's liner notes offer context for the era these performances capture, while the black-and-white photography by Brown Brothers adds a period atmosphere to the package.
For the collector, this is the red-label Columbia reissue (CS 9430), distinguished by the orange "COLUMBIA" lettering circling the label rather than the earlier two-eye design. It's a handsome, well-documented pressing that makes for rewarding listening — warm, confident, and quintessentially of its moment. A satisfying addition to any shelf devoted to swing-era jazz and the golden age of the big bands.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Ciribiribin
A2. You Made Me Love You
A3. All Or Nothing At All
A4. Sleepy Lagoon
A5. I Had The Craziest Dream
A6. Two O'Clock Jump
B1. Cherry
B2. I'll Get By
B3. I've Heard That Song Before
B4. It's Been A Long, Long Time
B5. The Man With The Horn
Credits:
Jeff Scott (6) - Liner Notes
Brown Brothers - Photography By [Black & White Photos]
Columbia Records Photo Studio - Photography By [Cover]
Notes:
Reissue with red label and circle of text around label:"COLUMBIA" in orange.
Not a 2-eye label.
Cat# on label,front & back covers,spine: CS 9430
Recording dates:
A1: April 6, 1939
A2: May 20, 1941
A3: September 17, 1939
A4: February 24, 1942
A5: July 22, 1942
A6: February 20, 1939
B1: July 22, 1942
B2: April 7, 1941
B3: July 31, 1942
B4: July 24, 1945
B5: November 13, 1946
Artist: Harry James (2)
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Columbia
Catalog Number: CS 9430
Release Year: 1970
Country: United States
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