album · August 1, 1959
Harry James and His New Swingin' Band
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Recorded in 1959, this album showcases Harry James and His Orchestra embracing a more contemporary big band sound, moving beyond the purely swing arrangements of their earlier work.
- The album was released on the Verve Records label.
- It features arrangements by Sid Feller and contemporary swing compositions.
- This was one of James's final recordings before his death in 1985.
Harry James and His Orchestra was a prominent big band in the swing era, known for James's trumpet virtuosity and the band's energetic performances. Formed in 1937, the orchestra remained a popular draw through the 1940s and beyond, adapting to changing musical tastes.
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