Memphis Blues - Harry James, 1942

Memphis Blues - Harry James and His Orchestra Recorded July 31, 1942 in Hollywood, California Released on Columbia 36713, C-727 (Canada), Parlophone R 2963 (UK), and V Disc 299 (Army) & 79 (Navy). Written by W. C. Handy Arranged by LeRoy Holmes or Jack Matthias Trumpet, Leader – Harry James (solo) Trumpet – Alex Cuozzo, Claude Bowen, Nick Buono Trombone – Dalton Rizzotto, Harry Rodgers, Hoyt Bohannon French Horn – William “Bill” Culler Alto Saxophone – Claude Lakey, Sam Marowitz Tenor Saxophone – Corky Corcoran, Clint Davis Baritone Saxophone – Johnny McAfee Violin – Sam Caplan, Abe Hochstein, Jack Lee, Ray Martinez, Cyril Towbin, Leo Zorn Viola – Bill Spear, Sam Freed Cello – Elias “Al” Friede Piano – Al Lerner Guitar – Ben Heller Bass – Thurman Teague Drums – Mickey Scrima #HarryJames #TrumpetSolo #WCHandy