Complete Harry James in Hi-Fi [Import]

Harry James | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 20, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Lonehill Jazz Spain
• ASIN: B0011HF6HI
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,370 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Cherry

2. Jalousie

3. Sleep Lagoon

4. You Made Me Love You

5. Trumpet Blues

6. I've Heard That Song Before

7. I'm Beginning to See the Light

8. It's Been a Long, Long Time

9. I Cried for You

10. My Silent Love

See all 20 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Blue Again

2. Melancholy Rhapsody

3. These Foolish Things

4. Somebody Loves Me

5. Sleepy Time Gal

6. Don'cha Go 'Way Mad

7. Crazy Rhythm

8. Strictly Instrumental

9. April in Paris

10. Walkin' Home

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

2008 two CD release featuring three albums (plus bonus tracks) by the band leader and his orchestra. Made during the first years of the LP era, the Harry James albums Harry James in Hi-Fi and More Harry James in Hi-Fi comprised some of the greatest hits of the James Orchestra. Among the instrumental figures present on both of the 1955/56 albums were trombonist Juan Tizol (who had made a name for himself as part of the Duke Ellington orchestra) and saxophonist Willie Smith. By the time the LPs were made, both had been playing more than a decade with Harry James. Both albums were best sellers when first issued, and are presented here in their entirety With the addition of four bonus performances that were taken from the More Harry James in Hi-Fi sessions but originally issued on compilation albums. Also added is the complete album Wild About Harry. Lonehill Jazz.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Harry James in Hi-Fi, April 26, 2008

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Bt Liknaitzky "Red Pookeley" (Capetown, South Africa) - See all my reviews
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This double CD brings together three of Harry James's best LPs of the 1950s, and the reproduction is magnificent. James is here at the height of his powers, a brilliant, dazzling trumpeter capable of both the most formidable technical pieces and slow, expressive ballads, all played with his instantly recognisable tone. The first CD contains several re-recordings that made Harry famous in the '40s; the second contains the 'Wild about Harry' LP (1957), which is full of some of the best arrangements of the day. This is a CD set to savour. Absolutely indispensable.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Harry James In Hi-Fi, November 12, 2009

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Bruce Bryant (Rio Rancho, NM) - See all my reviews
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The recorded sound is great! The collection has many tracks not found on other Harry James CD's. The lush big band sound featuring the smooth trumpet of Harry James can not be beat. Listening does not get any better!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ESSENTIAL COLLECTION, September 3, 2009

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This is essential for any James fan who doesn't already have albums from this 1950s period. The sound is great. Personally I preferred the second disc because it's got the hotter, harder numbers.