American jazz trumpeter who came to fame mainly through playing with [a=Benny Goodman], then struck out on his own as a band leader at the age of 23. Played his last show just nine days before his death.
born March 15, 1916, Albany, Georgia, USA
died July 5, 1983, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
http://www.harryjamesband.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_James