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

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   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

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   Jun 2, 2024 · 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

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   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.

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

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   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.

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   Jun 5, 2013 · One of the great jazz show bands of the 1930's, The Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra are featured in this wonderful 1935 film short along with The Three Brown Jacks dance team and singer/dancer Myra...

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

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   Jimmie Lunceford. 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.

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   Who is Jimmie Lunceford?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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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   When did Jimmie Lunceford start a band?

   • In 1927, while an athletic instructor at Manassas High School in Memphis, Tennessee, Lunceford organized a student band, the Chickasaw Syncopators, whose name was changed to the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra. Under the new name, the band started its professional career in 1929, and made its first recordings in 1930.

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   What happened to Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra?

   • The personnel by then included pianist Ed Wilcox who became the band’s first important arranger, altoist Willie Smith, and trombonist Henry Wells. Soon renamed the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra, the band traveled, struggled, and developed. The Depression slowed down their progress but they persevered and during 1933-34 their fortunes changed.

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   How did Jimmie Lunceford die?

   • On July 12, 1947, while on tour in Seaside, Oregon, Jimmie Lunceford died of a heart attack after eating tainted food. Because he was just 45 years old, there were rumors that he was poisoned by the owner of a restaurant who did not want to serve African-Americans.

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    Sep 30, 2022 · Learn about the unusual career and achievements of Jimmie Lunceford, a bandleader who started as a teacher and formed a swing orchestra with a distinctive sound and style. Read about his early days, his sidemen, his arrangements, his hits, and his legacy in jazz history.