Description:
2 CD set. 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 – a unit that by that time had been working unceasingly with few changes since 1939. 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. Tizol entered the band in May 1944, while Smith joined a few months later, in November 1944. 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. |
 Cherry
Jalousie
Sleepy Lagoon
You Made Me Love You
Trumpet Blues
I've Heard That Song Before
I'm Beginning To See The Light
It's Been A Long, Long Time
I Cried For You
My Silent Love
Velvet Moon
James Session
Music Makers
Ciribiribin (Parts I & 2)
Two O'clock Jump
The Mole
Carnival
Autumn Serenade
Street Scene (Sentimental Rhapsody)
September Song
Blue Again
Melancholy Rhapsody
These Foolish Things
Somebody Loves Me
Sleepy Time Gal
Don'cha Go 'Way Mad
Crazy Rhythm
Strictly Instrumental
April In Paris
Walkin' Home
Smogbound
In A Sentimental Mood
Blues For A Count
Countin'
What Am I Here For?
Kinda Like The Blues
Cotton Pickin'
Blues For Harry's Sake
Blues For Lovers Only
Bee Gee
Barn 12
Ring For Porter |
Collective Personnel: Conrad Gozzo, Ray Sims, Willie Smith, Corky Corcoran, Juan Tizol, Buddy Rich, Helen Forrest |
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