Verve Jazz Masters 55 by Harry James - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Although he has surprisingly few CDs currently available, Harry James remains one of the world's most famous trumpeters, more than a decade after his death. This Verve CD is a sampler of his MGM recordings of 1959-64 and, although the claim in the liner notes that this was James' most creative period is nonsense, he does sound versatile and in consistently fine form on the wide-ranging set. Whether it be swing standards, challenging charts by Ernie Wilkins and Ralph Burns (including two that were previously unissued) or a tribute to Louis Armstrong on "Cornet Chop Suey," James is in fine form.
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1. I Surrender Dear

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Harry Barris; Composer
Author: Gordon Clifford; Production

2. Walkin'

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Carpenter; Composer
Lyricist: Richard Carpenter; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Richard Carpenter; Other

3. Eyes

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Harry James
Bob Florence; Composer

4. Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: James Davis
James Sherman
Roger J. "ram" Ramirez
Jamesdavis; Composer
Lyricist: James Davis
James Sherman
Roger J. "ram" Ramirez; Composer
Composer Lyricist: James Sherman
James Davis
Roger J. "ram" Ramirez; Other

5. The Truth

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Harry James
Julian Clifton "matty" Matlock; Composer

6. End Of Town Blues

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Harry James
Ernest Brooks "ernie" Wilkins; Composer

7. Hommage A Swee Pea

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Ralph Burns; Composer

8. Cornet Chop Suey

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Louis Armstrong; Composer
Lyricist: Louis Armstrong; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Louis Armstrong; Other

9. If I Could Be With You

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: James P. Johnson
Henry Creamer; Composer

10. Frenesi

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Borras Alberto Dominguez; Composer
Lyricist: Borras Alberto Dominguez; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Borras Alberto Dominguez; Other

11. Blues Like

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Harry James
Ernie Wilkins; Composer

12. The Jazz Connoisseur

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Ernie Wilkins; Composer
Lyricist: Ernie Wilkins; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Ernie Wilkins; Other

13. Sophisticated Lady

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer

14. A Swinging Serenade

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Ernie Wilkins; Composer
Lyricist: Ernie Wilkins; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Ernie Wilkins; Other

15. Rosebud

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Ralph Burns; Composer

16. Mister Johnson

Primary Artist: Harry James; Main Performer
Composer: Neal Hefti; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

53 minutes and 39 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/16 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/16 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Big Band, Vocal, Traditional Pop, Easy Listening, Swing, Classic Swing

Label

Verve

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 20, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

731452990228