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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.
Hace 1 día · 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.
James Melvin Lunceford (Fulton, de Misuri, 6 de junio de 1902 - Seaside, de Oregón, 12 de julio de 1947) fue un saxofonista, arreglista y director de orquesta de jazz, estadounidense.
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.
4 de jul. de 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.
16 de may. de 2018 · Lunceford grew up in Denver, Colorado. The son of a choirmaster, he learned to play saxophone, flute, guitar, and trombone. In high school, he studied music with Wilberforce J. Whiteman, the father of bandleader Paul Whiteman, subsequently playing alto sax in George Morrison's orchestra (1922).
30 de sept. de 2022 · He continues to write for Downbeat, Jazziz, the Los Angeles Jazz Scene, the Jazz Rag, the New York City Jazz Record and other publications. Of all of the successful big band leaders of the swing era, Jimmie Lunceford had one of the most unusual beginnings. While most leaders were initially star.
