In Hi-Fi
Harry James (trumpet)
Mastering is fine, and not only does James’ trumpet sing out, punching through the swing charts and reveling in the ballads, but we have good clearly recorded examples of his star sidemen…
In Hi-Fi
Harry James (trumpet)
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Mastering is fine, and not only does James’ trumpet sing out, punching through the swing charts and reveling in the ballads, but we have good clearly recorded examples of his star sidemen…
About
180g limited edition on high-definition premium vinyl for super fidelity.
Made during the first years of the LP era, Harry James in Hi-Fi(1955) comprises some of the greatest hits of the Harry James Orchestra - a unit that by that time had been working unceasingly with few changes since 1939.
Recorded in Los Angeles in July of 1955, among the instrumental figures present on the album were trombonist Juan Tizol,who had made a name for himself as part of the Duke Ellington orchestra, and alto saxophonist Willie Smith who was a major force in the swing era. Also present on some of the tracks was singer Helen Forrest, another veteran of the orchestra and other swing bands, and popularly known as "The Voice of the Name Bands."
The program was a mix of the orchestra's previously recorded hits, re-recorded here to take advantage of the recently developed Hi-Fidelity recording techniques. The LP was a best seller followed by a sequel, More Harry James In Hi-FI.
Contents and tracklist
Side 1
1. Ciribiribin [Part 1]
2. Trumpet Blues
3. You Made Me Love You
4. James Session
5. I've Heard That Song Before
6. Cherry
7. I'm Beginning To See The Light
8. My Silent Love
Side 2
1. Sleepy Lagoon
2. Two O'clock Jump
3. I Cried For You
4. Jalousie
5. It's Been A Long, Long Time
6. Velvet Moon
7. Music Makers
8. Ciribiribin [Part 2]
Awards and reviews
March 2024
Mastering is fine, and not only does James’ trumpet sing out, punching through the swing charts and reveling in the ballads, but we have good clearly recorded examples of his star sidemen…