Benny James

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Benny James (* around 1905, † after 1934) was an American jazz musician ( banjo , guitar ).

Live and act

Benny James worked in New York City from the late 1920s a. a. with Chick Webb's Harlem Stompers, Adelaide Hall & Lew Leslies Blackbirds Orchestra ("I Must Have That Man", Brunswick Records , 1928). From the early 1930s he was a member of the Mills Blue Rhythm Band ; he also recorded with King Carter and His Royal Orchestra. In May 1933 he got the opportunity to appear in the Duke Ellington Orchestra as a replacement for guitarist Fred Guy in the Soundie Bundle of Blues (directed and produced by Fred Waller). In the following years he continued to play in the Mills Blue Rhythm Band, as well as Todd Rollins And His Orchestra. In the field of jazz he was involved in 31 recording sessions between 1927 and 1934.

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Notes and individual references

  1. ↑ Benny James in the Internet Movie Database (English)
  2. ↑ Cast: Duke Ellington (p), Arthur Whetsel , Cootie Williams , Freddy Jenkins (tp), Tricky Sam Nanton , Lawrence Brown (trb), Juan Tizol (v-trb), Johnny Hodges (sa / as), Barney Bigard ( cl / ts), Otto Hardwick (as / bass sax), Harry Carney (cl / as / bar), Benny James (git), Wellman Braud (kb), Sonny Greer (dr), Ivie Anderson (voc) Title: Lightnin ', Rockin' 'n Rhythm', Stormy Weather. (Vocals Ivie Anderson) / Bugle Call Rag
  3. ↑ Tom Lord : The Jazz Discography (online, accessed December 20, 2017)
personal data
SURNAME James, Benny
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American jazz musician (banjo, guitar)
DATE OF BIRTH around 1905
DATE OF DEATH after 1934