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USC Libraries Music Library
Title: Harry James Band sheet music and scores
Creator:
Devenport, Frank
Creator:
Rogers, Shorty
Creator:
Jones, Thad
Creator:
Hefti, Neal
Creator:
Holman, Bill
Creator:
Clayton, Buck
Creator:
Mandel, Johnny
Creator:
James, Harry
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Williams, George
Creator:
McDonald, Bruce
Creator:
Armstrong, Lil Hardin
Creator:
Richards, Johnny
Creator:
Matthias, Jack
Creator:
Wilkins, Ernie
Creator:
Redman, Don
Creator:
Conniff, Ray
Creator:
Segure, Roger
Creator:
Heidt, Horace
Creator:
Albertine, Charles
Creator:
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
Creator:
Matlock, Matty
Identifier/Call Number: 1007
Physical Description:
102.188 Linear Feet
82 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1939-1975
Abstract: This collection consists of the original orchestral scores and sheet music for big band leader Harry James' band.
Language of Material:
English.
Harry Haag James (1916-1983) was born on March 16, 1916, in Albany, Georgia. His father was a circus band master and his
mother was a horse rider and trapeze artist. Harry's first public performances were at the age of three as a drummer, and
by the age of 12 he led his father's band in performances. In 1936, James joined Benny Goodman's band where he was a featured
player. He left three years later at the age of 23 to form his own band. His career as a trumpeter and big band leader spanned
six decades and included collaborations with Frank Sinatra, Betty Grable, Buddy Rich, Sam Donahue, Juan Tizol, Louie Bellson,
Neal Hefti, Ernie Wilkins, and Rob Turk. He appeared in a number of films, with and without his band and trumpet. He was also
well-known for his third marriage to Betty Grable. James died in Las Vegas on July 5, 1983.
This collection consists of the original orchestral scores and sheet music for big band leader Harry James' band. James was
a part of Benny Goodman's band before forming his own band in 1939. His career as a trumpeter and big band leader spanned
six decades and included collaborations with Frank Sinatra, Betty Grable, Buddy Rich, Sam Donahue, Juan Tizol, Louie Bellson,
Neal Hefti, Ernie Wilkins and Rob Turk.
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[Box/folder no. or item name], Harry James Band sheet music and scores, Collection no. 1007, Music Library, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
Jazz musicians
Sheet music
Music
Scores
Clooney, Rosemary