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Who were the 1939 Harry James orchestra members?

Saxophones

• Sid Cooper and Conrad Gozzo were the alto saxophonists.

• Will Bradley and Willie Smith played the tenor saxes.

• Babe Russin played baritone saxophone.

Trumpets

• Harry James and Billy Butterfield played first trumpet.

• Lou McGarity and Dick Cathcart played second trumpet.

• Jack LaMonte and Al Porcino played third trumpet.

Trombones

• Tommy Dorsey was the first trombonist.

• Quentin Jackson played second trombone.

• Lou McGarity played third trombone

• Jack Teagarden played fourth trombone

Rhythm Section

• Ralph Escudero played accordion

• Frank Ghost played drums

• Dick Voynow played bass

• Nat Brandywynne played piano

Orchestras

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