Jimmie Lunceford
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Saxophonists · 1902–1947

Jimmie Lunceford

American musician (1902–1947)

Born
6 June 1902
Fulton
Died
13 July 1947
Seaside
Country
United States
Record labels
Majestic Records
Discography
2 albums

Biography

Jimmie Lunceford was a jazz musician who played saxophone and flute. Jimmie Lunceford was born on 6 June 1902 in Fulton and died on 13 July 1947 in Seaside. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Majestic Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Rhythm Is Our Business” (1994) to “The Decca Singles, Vol. 3: 1937-1941” (2017).

James Melvin Lunceford (June 6, 1902 – July 12, 1947) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader in the swing era.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Rhythm Is Our Business 1994
The Decca Singles, Vol. 3: 1937-1941 2017

Historic 78 rpm records

  • OKAY FOR BABY JIMMIE LUNCEFORD & HIS ORCH. · Benny Carter · 1936 archive.org ↗
  • FLIGHT OF THE JITTERBUG JIMMIE LUNCEFORD & HIS ORCH. · Willie Smith · Redman · 1942 archive.org ↗
  • OKAY FOR BABY JIMMIE LUNCEFORD & HIS ORCH. · Benny Carter · 1942 archive.org ↗
  • TIME'S A-WASTIN' JIMMIE LUNCEFORD & HIS ORCH. · Sy Oliver · Madden · Lunceford · 1943 archive.org ↗
  • YOU'RE JUST A DREAM JIMMIE LUNCEFORD & HIS ORCH. · Dan Grisson · Gaillard · 1943 archive.org ↗
  • LUNCEFORD SPECIAL JIMMIE LUNCEFORD AND HIS ORCHESTRA · Lunceford · Durham · 1944 archive.org ↗
  • Cement Mixer (Put-Ti-Put-Ti) Jimmie Lunceford And His Orchestra · Lunceford Quartet · Gaillard ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • Sit Back and Ree-lax Jimmie Lunceford And His Orchestra · Lunceford Quartet · Edwin Wilcox · 1946 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jimmie Lunceford play?

Jimmie Lunceford is known for playing saxophone and flute.

When and where was Jimmie Lunceford born?

Jimmie Lunceford was born 6 June 1902 in Fulton.

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