Harry James

Trumpet Player

Birthday March 15, 1916

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Georgia

DEATH DATE Jul 5, 1983 (67)

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About

Jazz trumpeter and bandleader who was married to Betty Grable.

Before Fame

He learned trumpet one page at a time from Arban's book.

Trivia

His technical ability on the trumpet awed many spectators.

Family Life

He married Louise Tobin on May 4, 1935 and, after their divorce on July 3, 1943, he married Betty Grable on July 5, 1943.

Associated With

He played with the Benny Goodman's Orchestra.