Harry James
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Summary
Harry James was born on March 15, 1916[1], in Albany[2]. He died on July 5, 1983[3], in Las Vegas[4]. He worked as a trumpeter[5], bandleader[6], conductor[7], jazz musician[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,266 views/month, #6,706 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park[11]
- Spouse: Betty Grable[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: songwriter[15], music arranger[16], actor[17], composer[18], musician[19]
- Educated at: Beaumont High School[20]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21]
- Member of: Harry James and His Orchestra[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: jazz[24], swing[25], big band music[26]
- Record label: Brunswick Records[27], Capitol Records[28], Columbia Records[29], Dot Records[30], Philips Records[31]
- Discography: Harry James discography[32]
- Commons category: Harry James[33]
- Cause of death: lymphoma[34]
- Family name: James[35]
- Given name: Harry[36]
- Official website: https://www.harryjamesband.com/[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Harry James[38]
- Commons gallery: Harry James[39]
- Manner of death: natural causes[40]
- Instrument: trumpet[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Birth name: Harry Haag James[43]
- Name in native language: Harry James[44]
- Different from: Harry James[45]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[46]
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Country: US[47]
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Began / founded: 1916-03-15[48]
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Ended / dissolved: 1983-07-05[49]
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Genre(s): jazz, swing[50]
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Community tags: jazz, swing[51]
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MusicBrainz ID: e6b3fe16-d0c5-4825-b33e-a83d8fb5de94[52]
Why It Matters
Harry James has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Harry James born?
Harry James's place of birth was Albany[2].
Where did Harry James die?
Harry James passed away in Las Vegas[4].
Who was Harry James married to?
Harry James's spouses include Betty Grable[12].
What did Harry James do for work?
Harry James worked as a trumpeter[5], bandleader[6], conductor[7], jazz musician[8], and film actor[9].
Where did Harry James go to school?
Harry James was educated at Beaumont High School[20].
What awards did Harry James receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].