The trumpet was the main interest my dad and I had in common when it came to music. My dad played trumpet in high school. I played that same trumpet in high school and college. In fact I still play it every year in my high school alumni marching band.

So it was only natural for him to have tons of albums featuring trumpet players.

In this episode, I will introduce the first of many trumpet players included in my dad’s collection. This includes one of the very first recordings of my dad’s all time favorite singer.

Credits and Copyrights

Harry James ‎– Harry James' Greatest Hits

Label: Columbia ‎– CS 9430

This Reissue was Released in 1970

Music Recorded: 1939 - 1946

Ciribiribin

Written-By – H. James*

Recorded April 6, 1939

I've Heard That Song Before

Vocals – Helen Forrest

Written-By – S. Cahn, J. Styne*

Recorded July 31, 1942

It's Been A Long, Long Time

Vocals – Kitty Kallen

Written-By – S. Cahn, J. Styne*

Recorded July 24, 1945

All Or Nothing At All

Vocals – Frank Sinatra

Written-By – A. Altman*, J. Lawrence*

Recorded September 17, 1939

You Made Me Love You

Written-By – J. Monaco*, J. McCarthy*

Recorded May 20, 1941

Two O'Clock Jump

Written-By – B. Goodman*, C. Basie*, H. James*

Recorded Recorded February 20, 1939

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