Harry James

American trumpeter, big band leader (1916-1983).

Born March 15th, 1916 in Albany. [ref]

Died July 5th, 1983 at 67 years old in Las Vegas (lymphoma). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, conductor, film actor, jazz musician, songwriter, trumpeter
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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner