Back various artists swing audio cd, number of discs. Mike jackson american jazz pianist and composer, 18881945 track 7 lyricist. Special effects abound in jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936, a lively concert film that begins with the devil shouting out praise of syncopated rhythms while the flames of hades shoot up around him. Willie smith as, teddy buckner as jimmy crawford dm. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra internet archive. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 release. By 1935 the group, then called jimmie lunceford s orchestra, had achieved a national reputation as one of the top black swing bands. A new boxed set from mosaic celebrates jimmie lunceford, whose orchestra was one of the most popular dance bands during the depression. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam.
Many albums described as tributes to lunceford have been recorded including those by sy oliver, george williams, billy may, the american jazz orchestra, the jimmie lunceford legacy orchestra and others. Bandleader jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra with tap dancers the three brown jacks in. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra selected favorites, vol. Digitized from a shellac record, at 78 revolutions per minute. Luncefords band had an immediately recognizable sound by 1934 and, despite the presence of such top soloists as altoist willie smith, tenorsaxophonist joe thomas and highnote. Jimmie lunceford for dancers only 1937 music video. Jimmie lunceford and glenn miller and artie shaw smoke gets in your eyes download 2. Jimmie lunceford american jazz musician britannica. Tony pastor and his orchestra with the clooney sisters, 194550. Jimmie lunceford covered the honeydripper, blues in the night part 1 my mama done tol me, liza all the cloudsll roll away, sophisticated lady and other songs.
Rhythm is our business university of michigan press. Our nod to the swing era continues this week with a performance by jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, broadcast on november 23, 1945 as part of cocacolas victory parade of spotlight bands. During his youth, lunceford studied music with wilberforce j. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra and delta rhythm boys. Jimmie lunceford began his career as a teacher in memphis, tennessee, where he formed a student band, the chickasaw syncopators. Frankie carle and his orchestra 194447 carles boogie. Jimmy lunceford and his orchestra listen on deezer music. The complete jimmie lunceford decca sessions sound recording. Jimmie lunceford orchestra collection internet archive. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Jimmie luncefords band differed from other great bands of the time because it was. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 short film. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lunceford special.
Jimmy lunceford and his orchestra listen on deezer. Jimmie lunceford originally did blues in the night part 1 my mama done tol me, sophisticated lady, black and tan fantasie, posin and other songs. Jimmie lunceford dance orchestra film by jimmie lunceford dance orch. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1937 articles. Top tracks jimmie lunceford and his orchestra play all. The complete jimmie lunceford decca sessions sound. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 jimmie. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra new songs, playlists. Eddie determeyer rhythm is our business jimmie lunceford and the harlem. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra music, videos, stats. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest jimmie lunceford and his orchestra interviews. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra it had to be you. In the 1930s, swing music reigned, and the jimmie lunceford orchestra was the hottest and hippest attraction on the black dance circuits.
Great broadcast recordings of jimmie luncefords band, 19361943. Known for its impeccable appearance and infectious rhythms, lunceford s group was able to outswing and outdraw any band. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest jimmie lunceford and his. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra music, videos, stats, and. Albums include the smithsonian collection of classic jazz, ken burns jazz. The band played swing and found its first success at the cotton club in new york. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra new york, january 3, 1939 01 taint what you do oliver young 00. As usual, we dont get anything too fancy visually but thats made up for in some great music.
Music profile for jimmie lunceford, born 6 june 1902. The jimmie lunceford orchestra is one of the great jazz orchestras of all time. The honeydripper jimmie lunceford and his orchestra and delta rhythm boys. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Nov 09, 2019 james melvin jimmie lunceford june 6, 1902 july 12, 1947 was an american jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader in the swing era. Tefteller dance band jimmie lunceford early decca 12 favourite auctions. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lyrics, playlists. Whiteman, father of bandleader paul whiteman, and became proficient on all reed. Shellac 10 jimmie lunceford and his orchestra organ grinders swing sleepy time gal 1936, shellac discogs.
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The complete jimmie lunceford decca sessions swings. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 1939 1990, cd discogs. Jimmie lunceford, in full james melvin lunceford, born june 6, 1902, fulton, miss. The great jimmie lunceford and his orchestra in a short film from the year 1936. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 19411945 release by jimmie lunceford and his orchestra see all versions of this release, 1 available. Program notes by eddy determeyer and discography 36 p. Complete your jimmie lunceford and his orchestra collection. Jimmie lunceford, american big band leader whose rhythmically appealing, welldisciplined orchestra was one of the most influential of the swing era. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1938 out of 4 another in warners longrunning series of shorts that would take a look at then current big bands. The orchestra, composed of 11 college boys every one of whom is a master with his instrument, have sold themselves to the middle west and ohio. The syncopators morphed into the jimmie lunceford orchestra. Big band gold collection jimmie lunceford 193739 by jimmie.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Luncefords band then jumps into action with superimposed musicians, a chorus line and dancers filling every corner of the screen. Oct 08, 2017 jimmie lunceford and his orchestra new york, january 3, 1939 01 taint what you do oliver young 00. Jimmy lunceford and his orchestra listen to jimmy lunceford and his orchestra on deezer. Find the song lyrics for jimmie lunceford and his orchestra top tracks. Big band gold collection jimmie lunceford 193739 by. Classic jazz archive jimmie lunceford by jimmie lunceford, released in 2004 on djm records.
The first in classics complete jimmie lunceford series has two titles apiece from 1930 when the band was based in tennessee and 1933 along with its first six sessions for decca in 1934. The jimmie lunceford big band during the swing era was widely known and other bands often imitated its showmanship and appearance. Little is known about his parents, though his father was a choirmaster in warren, ohio, before the family moved to denver. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 1945 past daily. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra it had to be you 1942. Aug 05, 2018 our nod to the swing era continues this week with a performance by jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, broadcast on november 23, 1945 as part of cocacolas victory parade of spotlight bands. Rhythm is our business jimmie luncefords american 1930s. By 1935 the group, then called jimmie luncefords orchestra, had achieved a national reputation as one of the top black swing bands. Includes some very rare live recordings from the fiesta danceteria, the worlds only self.
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