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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jimmie_LuncefordJimmie Lunceford - Wikipedia

    Jimmie Lunceford. James Melvin Lunceford (June 6, 1902 – July 12, 1947) [1] was an American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader in the swing era . Early life. Lunceford was born on a farm in the Evergreen community, west of the Tombigbee River, near Fulton, Mississippi, United States. [1] . The 53-acre (21 ha) farm was owned by his father, James.

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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › Jimmie-LuncefordJimmie Lunceford | Biography, Songs, & Facts | Britannica

    Jimmie Lunceford (born June 6, 1902, near Fulton, Mississippi, U.S.—died July 12, 1947, Seaside, Oregon) was an American big band leader whose rhythmically appealing, well-disciplined orchestra was one of the most influential of the swing era.

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  4. www.blackpast.org › african-american-history › luncefordJimmie M. Lunceford (1902-1947) - Blackpast

    Jul 4, 2017 · James Melvin “Jimmie” Lunceford, a popular band leader during the swing era, was born near Fulton, Mississippi, in Itawamba County to James Leonard and Beulah Idella Tucker Lunceford in June, 1902. His grandparents, Daniel and Gracie Lunceford, had arrived in Mississippi as slaves from North Carolina in 1860.

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  6. memphismusichalloffame.com › inductee › jimmieluncefordJimmie Lunceford - Memphis Music Hall of Fame

    Memphis music is full of stories that seem improbable, even unbelievable. But none is stranger than Jimmie Lunceford, the North Memphis gym teacher who became an internationally renowned King of Swing.

  7. www.npr.org › 2011/06/20 › 4540400Jimmie Lunceford: 'Masterpieces' : NPR

    Aug 1, 2001 · Jimmie Lunceford: 'Masterpieces' Members of the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra were often called the "Trained Seals" for their well-rehearsed precision and tight unison playing. This album's...

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  9. www.allmusic.com › artist › jimmie-lunceford-mnJimmie Lunceford Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio &... | AllMusic

    One of the most successful bandleaders of the swing era, Jimmie Lunceford was known for precise playing and adding an influential dose of showmanship to the proceedings. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1920s - 1940s. Born. June 6, 1902 in Fulton, MS. Died. July 12, 1947 in Seaside, OR. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Sweet Bands, Swing, Big Band.

  10. www.britannica.com › summary › Jimmie-LuncefordJimmie Lunceford summary | Britannica

    Jimmie Lunceford, orig. James Melvin Lunceford, (born June 6, 1902, Fulton, Miss., U.S.—died July 12, 1947, Seaside, Ore.), U.S. jazz musician and bandleader. Lunceford was a well-schooled musician who played saxophone and taught music before forming a band in 1929.

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