Tag: Big Band
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HARRY JAMES
March 15, 1906 Harry Haag James was born in Albany, Georgia, the son of a bandleader in a traveling circus. He started performing with the circus at an early age, first as a contortionist, then playing the drum in the band. James started taking trumpet lessons from his father at age eight, and by age twelve…
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LUCY AND PHIL HARRIS STRIKE UP THE BAND
S6;E21 ~ February 25, 1974 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Robert O’Brien Synopsis To drum up business for the Unique Employment Agency, Lucy replies to an ad in the newspaper to supply musicians for Phil Harris’ orchestra. The candidates she brings Harris are all of different ethnicity, creating a multi-cultural musical act. Regular…