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Trumpet Blues: The Best Of Harry James,Harry James

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Harry James
Released 1999

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- 1
- Trumpet Blues
- 02:41
- 208 plays

- 2
- James Session
- 05:04
- 150 plays

- 3
- Moten Swing
- 04:31
- 108 plays

- 4
- Cherry
- 03:11
- 105 plays

- 5
- I'm Beginning To See The Light
- 03:07
- 129 plays

- 6
- Willow Weep For Me
- 03:11
- 136 plays

- 7
- Two O'Clock Jump
- 03:00
- 134 plays

- 8
- Strictly Instrumental
- 03:14
- 125 plays

- 9
- Sleepy Lagoon
- 03:09
- 153 plays

- 10
- Barn 12
- 03:53
- 132 plays

- 11
- I've Heard That Song Before
- 02:55
- 300 plays

- 12
- Blues On A Count
- 03:26
- 90 plays

- 13
- You Made Me Love You
- 03:32
- 158 plays

- 14
- Music Makers
- 03:10
- 104 plays

- 15
- It's Been A Long, Long Time
- 03:07
- 209 plays

- 16
- Ciribiribin
- 01:37
- 83 plays

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album review

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 Smith, Corky Corcoran, and Helen Forrest. Trumpet Blues shouldn't be considered a definitive statement, but it's a nice addendum of latter-day recordings to a collection of James' classic recordings. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide