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This LP was a change of pace for trumpeter Harry James. Although his big band is still utilized, James is also featured as part of the “Dixieland Five” with trombonist Ray Sims, trumpeter Dick Cathcart, clarinetist Matty Matlock and tenor saxophonist Eddie Miller. On nine selections (totaling a rather stingy 28½ minutes), James enthusiastically jams on such 1920s numbers as “My Monday Date,” “Cornet Chop Suey” and “Weatherbird.” There are a couple of departures (most notably “The Truth”), but in general, the mixture of a Dixieland frontline with a Basieish big band works quite well. Harry James should have recorded more Dixieland, rather than sticking so much in later years to nostalgic swing (Scott Yanow/AllMusic).

Track listing:
My Monday Date -2:45
The James Boys- 3:17
Cornet Chop Suey- 2:39
The Truth- 3:02
Weatherbird- 2:51
Squeeze Me-3:25
Two Deuces- 3:29
I’m Coming, Virginia- 3:31
My Inspiration- 3:29

Personnel:

Alto Saxophone – Joe Riggs, Willie Smith
Arranged By – Matty Matlock
Baritone Saxophone – Ernie Small
Bass – Tom Kelly
Bass Trombone – Jim McQuary
Clarinet – Matty Matlock
Drums – Buddy Rich
Guitar – George Wright
Leader – Harry James
Piano – Jack Perciful
Tenor Saxophone – Corky Corcoran, Dave Madden, Eddie Miller
Trombone – Joe Cadena, Ray Sims
Trumpet – Dick Cathcart, Fred Koyen, Harry James , Larry McGuire, Nick Buono, Rob Turk

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Label: MGM Records
Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono
Released: 1963