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Trumpet Blues: The Best of Harry James ()

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  1. Trumpet Blues and Cantabile
  2. James Session
  3. Moten Swing
  4. Cherry
  5. I'm Beginning to See the Light
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  1. Trumpet Blues and Cantabile
  2. James Session
  3. Moten Swing
  4. Cherry
  5. I'm Beginning to See the Light
  6. Willow Weep for Me
  7. Two O'Clock Jump
  8. Strictly Instrumental
  9. Sleepy Lagoon
  10. Barn 12
  11. I've Heard That Song Before
  12. Blues on a Count
  13. You Made Me Love You
  14. Music Makers
  15. It's Been a Long, Long Time
  16. Ciribiribin (They're So in Love)
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Released to coincide with the publication of Peter Levinson's biography of the same name, Capitol Jazz's Trumpet Blues: The Best of Harry James is an excellent collection of 16 highlights from James' stint at Capitol between 1955 and 1958. These don't quite rank among James' very best recordings, which are generally considered to be his '30s and '40s work, but they're enjoyable latter-day waxings, finding him in a relaxed, generous mood. Among the highlights are the re-recorded title tracks and duets with Buddy Rich, Willie ...

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Trumpet Blues: The Best of Harry James 1999, Capitol

UPC: 724352122424

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