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Harry James & His Orchestra
Complete Harry James in Hi-Fi
Genres: Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
1. Cherry - Harry James, Redman, Don
2. Jalousie - Harry James, Ortega
3. Sleep Lagoon - Harry James, Lawrence, Jack [Lyr
4. You Made Me Love You - Harry James, Monaco [1]
5. Trumpet Blues - Harry James, Matthias [1]
6. I've Heard That Song Before - Harry James,
7. I'm Beginning to See the Light - Harry James, Ellington, Duke
8. It's Been a Long, Long Time - Harry James,
9. I Cried for You - Harry James, Arnheim, Gus
10. My Silent Love - Harry James, Heyman
11. Velvet Moon - Harry James,
12. James Session - Harry James, MATTHIAS, JACK W.
13. Music Makers - Harry James,
14. Ciribiribin, Pt. 1 & 2 - Harry James, Pestalozza
15. Two O'Clock Jump - Harry James,
16. The Mole - Harry James,
17. Carnival - Harry James, Warren
18. Autumn Serenade - Harry James, DeRose
19. Street Scene (Sentimental Rhapsody) - Harry James,
20. September Song - Harry James,
Track Listings (22) - Disc #2
1. Blue Again - Harry James,
2. Melancholy Rhapsody - Harry James, Heindorf
3. These Foolish Things - Harry James, Marvell
4. Somebody Loves Me - Harry James, DeSylva, Buddy
5. Sleepy Time Gal - Harry James, Lorenzo [1]
6. Don'cha Go 'Way Mad - Harry James,
7. Crazy Rhythm - Harry James,
8. Strictly Instrumental - Harry James,
9. April in Paris - Harry James, Harburg, E.Y. "Yip"
10. Walkin' Home - Harry James,
11. Smogbound - Harry James,
12. In a Sentimental Mood - Harry James, Ellington, Duke
13. Blues for a Count - Harry James,
14. Countin' - Harry James,
15. What Am I Here For? - Harry James, Ellington, Duke
16. Kinda Like the Blues - Harry James, Wilkins, Ernie
17. Cotton Pickin' - Harry James,
18. Blues for Harry's Sake - Harry James, Wilkins, Ernie
19. Blues for Lovers Only - Harry James, Wilkins, Ernie
20. Bee Gee - Harry James,
21. Barn 12 - Harry James,
22. Ring for Porter - Harry James,

CD Details

All Artists: Harry James & His Orchestra
Title: Complete Harry James in Hi-Fi
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Lonehill Jazz Spain
Release Date: 8/20/2008
Album Type: Import
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Style: Swing Jazz
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 8436019583104

Synopsis

Album Description

2008 two CD release featuring three albums (plus bonus tracks) by the band leader and his orchestra. Made during the first years of the LP era, the Harry James albums Harry James in Hi-Fi and More Harry James in Hi-Fi comprised some of the greatest hits of the James Orchestra. Among the instrumental figures present on both of the 1955/56 albums were trombonist Juan Tizol (who had made a name for himself as part of the Duke Ellington orchestra) and saxophonist Willie Smith. By the time the LPs were made, both had been playing more than a decade with Harry James. Both albums were best sellers when first issued, and are presented here in their entirety With the addition of four bonus performances that were taken from the More Harry James in Hi-Fi sessions but originally issued on compilation albums. Also added is the complete album Wild About Harry. Lonehill Jazz.

CD Reviews

The Complete Harry James in Hi-Fi

Bt Liknaitzky | Capetown, South Africa | 04/27/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This double CD brings together three of Harry James's best LPs of the 1950s, and the reproduction is magnificent. James is here at the height of his powers, a brilliant, dazzling trumpeter capable of both the most formidable technical pieces and slow, expressive ballads, all played with his instantly recognisable tone. The first CD contains several re-recordings that made Harry famous in the '40s; the second contains the 'Wild about Harry' LP (1957), which is full of some of the best arrangements of the day. This is a CD set to savour. Absolutely indispensable."

ESSENTIAL COLLECTION

SALOON SINGER | 09/04/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is essential for any James fan who doesn't already have albums from this 1950s period. The sound is great. Personally I preferred the second disc because it's got the hotter, harder numbers."

The Complete Harry James In Hi-Fi

Bruce Bryant | Ulysses, KS | 11/12/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The recorded sound is great! The collection has many tracks not found on other Harry James CD's. The lush big band sound featuring the smooth trumpet of Harry James can not be beat. Listening does not get any better!"