trumpet1951, I've made the same observation. When we talk about great trumpet players, names like Marsalis, Nakariakov, Hirt, obviously Mendez and a host of others are mentioned, but not Harry James. I wonder why that is? He's obviously right up there with cream of the crop.
What a lucky bastard, played with Benny, married Betty Grable. her with the 100 million dollar legs, fronted his own band, who I had the pleasure of watching at The Southport theatre, and gave pleasure to millions, thanks a million, Harry. RIP.