920 Special, undated
File — Box: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the original orchestral scores and sheet music for big band leader Harry James' band. James was a part of Benny Goodman’s band before forming his own band in 1939. His career as a trumpeter and big band leader spanned six decades and included collaborations with Frank Sinatra, Betty Grable, Buddy Rich, Sam Donahue, Juan Tizol, Louie Bellson, Neal Hefti, Ernie Wilkins and Rob Turk.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Devenport, Frank (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Rogers, Shorty (Arranger, Person)
- From the Collection: Jones, Thad (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Hefti, Neal (Arranger, Person)
- From the Collection: Holman, Bill (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Clayton, Buck (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Mandel, Johnny (Arranger, Person)
- From the Collection: James, Harry (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Williams, George (Arranger, Person)
- From the Collection: McDonald, Bruce (Arranger, Person)
- From the Collection: Armstrong, Lil Hardin (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Richards, Johnny (Arranger, Person)
- From the Collection: Matthias, Jack (Arranger, Person)
- From the Collection: Wilkins, Ernie (Arranger, Person)
- From the Collection: Redman, Don (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Conniff, Ray (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Segure, Roger (Arranger, Person)
- From the Collection: Heidt, Horace (Musician, Person)
- From the Collection: Albertine, Charles (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Gershwin, George, 1898-1937 (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Matlock, Matty (Arranger, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 102.188 Linear Feet (82 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Harry James no. 182
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Music Library Repository
Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library, G-24
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-1822 United States
music@usc.edu
Doheny Memorial Library, G-24
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-1822 United States
music@usc.edu