Jimmie Lunceford

Jimmie Lunceford Jimmie Lunceford American jazz musician (1902–1947) James Melvin Lunceford (June 6, 1902 – July 12, 1947)[1] was an American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader in the swing era. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Jimmie Lunceford Background information Born James Melvin Lunceford (1902-06-06)June 6, 1902 Fulton, Mississippi, U.S. Died July 12, 1947(1947-07-12) (aged 45) Seaside, Oregon, U.S. Genres Jazz, swing, traditional pop Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader Instrument(s) Saxophone, flute Labels Decca, Columbia Close 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. His mother was Idella ("Ida") Shumpert of Oklahoma City, an organist of "more…

GENRES: Big Band, Jazz