Trumpet Blues

A bravura biography of swing's greatest trumpeter, "Trumpet Blues" captures the colorful life of Harry James--his life, his loves, and the music that defined an era. 31 halftones.

Peter J. Levinson, who knew Harry James for 24 years, was the foremost jazz publicist for nearly two decades, and still represents a few select clients. Currently, he is at work on a biography of Nelson Riddle. He lives in Malibu, California.

Preface
Acknowledgments
Everette and Maybelle
Louise and Ben
The Kingdom of Swing
Ciribiribin
You Made Me Love You
Trees, The Legs, and The Lip
Hollywood Royalty
The In-Between Years
Back to Basie
I Don't Want to Walk Without You
Notes
Bibliography
Index