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Tony Scodwell
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:47 am    Post subject: New Harry James book Reply with quote

I just received my copy of Chuck Par-Due's new book "Harry James Trumpet Icon" Unlike the earlier "Trumpet Blues" by Peter Levinson, this work by Par-Due deals with the nuts and bolts of James' trumpet playing rather than the lifestyle of this often misunderstood musician. Bottom line is Harry James was one of the most gifted trumpet players ever and the many quotes from players that worked with him will give the reader some insight into what made Harry tick.

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EricV
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 3:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tony,

I will look on the net for where i can obtain a copy , thanks for this

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GeorgeB
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 6:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I want to get that book, too. It was Harry's and Louis' playing that got me interested in playing the trumpet back in the early 50s. They both share top spot in list of favorite players.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 10:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

On Amazon, here is the link

https://www.amazon.com/Harry-James-Trumpet-Icon-Centurys-Trumpet/dp/B08844WM19
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GeorgeB
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 3:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I ordered my copy from Amazon Canada . It's on its way. Really looking forward to a good read.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine arrived today and looks great, so much detail really looking forward to reading it

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 3:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

EricV wrote:
Mine arrived today and looks great, so much detail really looking forward to reading it

EricV


Good for you. I am 84 years old and my admiration for Harry James inspired me to to take up the trumpet in 1953, so a I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of this book because I can never get enough of my hero.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 2:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got the book the other day and found time yesterday to start reading it. I only had a half hour to spare but ended up taking more time than I had before leaving for band practice. The book is so interesting you can't put it down. This, without a doubt, is a book trumpet players will love. I just hung on to every one of Chuck Par-Due's written words. I'll be back reading it later today.
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