Jimmie Lunceford
Jimmie Lunceford was an American jazz musician and bandleader, born in 1902 in Fulton, Mississippi. Known for his work in the swing era, he led the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra, which became one of the most popular big bands of the 1930s and 1940s. The band was celebrated for its tight arrangements, often crafted by arranger Sy Oliver, and its showmanship during live performances. Hits like "Rhythm Is Our Business" and "For Dancers Only" remain iconic in jazz history. Lunceford's contributions to jazz include his emphasis on precision and entertainment, influencing the development of big band music.
- Genres: R&B, Джаз, Традиционный джаз
- Language: English
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All songs Jimmie Lunceford
Blues in the Night, Pt. 1 & 2
Jimmy Lunceford & The Lunceford Orchestra, Jimmie Lunceford, The Lunceford Orchestra • 2013
Blues In the Night (Parts I, II)
Jimmie Lunceford, Jimmie Lunceford & His Orchestra, Dan Grissom • 2015
Star Dust
Jimmie Lunceford • 2016
T'ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)
Jimmy Crawford, Jimmie Lunceford, Jimmy Crawford with Jimmie Lunceford & His Orchestra • 2013
Ain't What You Do
Jimmie Lunceford, Trummy Young, Jimmy Lunceford, Trummy Young • 2017
Organ Grinders Swing
Jimmie Lunceford, Eddie Thompkins, Paul Webster, Jimmie Lunceford, Paul Webster • 2010
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