The jimmie lunceford orchestra was at the height of its power and fame during the period covered by this classics cd. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 19351937 1990, cd. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra blues in the night discogs. During his youth, lunceford studied music with wilberforce j. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1937 overview. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The three brown jacks jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 the three brown jacks jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936. In many ways, they were the popular royalty of swing. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Jimmie lunceford orchestra two versions of white heat. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jimmie lunceford and his orchestra at the discogs marketplace. Luncefords band then jumps into action with superimposed musicians, a chorus line and dancers filling every corner of the screen. Explore releases from jimmie lunceford and his orchestra at discogs. Jimmie lunceford, american big band leader whose rhythmically appealing, welldisciplined orchestra was one of the most influential of the swing era.
Taint what you do its the way that you do it jimmie lunceford band 1939. Listen to your favorite songs from lunceford special by jimmie lunceford now. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 release. James melvin lunceford was born june 6, 1902 in fulton, mississippi. Jimmie lunceford born june 6, 1902, fulton, mississippi, usa died july 12, 1947, seaside, oregon, usa was an american jazz alto saxophonist, bandleader and arranger. Jimmie lunceford and glenn miller and artie shaw smoke gets in your eyes. This record was his first to be released on decca, swingin in 1934. Top tracks jimmie lunceford and his orchestra play all. Music profile for jimmie lunceford, born 6 june 1902. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 1940 by jimmie lunceford. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lunceford special.
Hes in black tie and a tuxedo of white tales and black trousers. With altoist willie smith, joe thomas on tenor and trombonist trummy young still around as. Great cd of course not 1938 artie shaw, but wonderful jimmie lunceford and his orchestra i knew this when i bought it. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 on imdb. Like andy kirk, lunceford studied under wilberforce whiteman in denver, learning to play reeds. Jimmie lunsfords orchestra was one of the great jazz bands along with basie, ellington, and chick webb. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lunceford special youtube. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 imdb. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra blues in the night. Today, june 6, we remember the great bandleader jimmie lunceford on the 114th anniversary of his birth. Harlem shout by jimmie lunceford orchestra 1936 by cdbpdx.
Complete your jimmie lunceford and his orchestra collection. James melvin lunceford june 6, 1902 july 12, 1947 was an american jazz alto saxophonist. For this cd, 20 selections by jimmie luncefords highlyrated orchestra are reissued. Two versions of white heat performed by jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, dating from january 26, 1934 and april 7, 1939. Check out jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 1940 by jimmie lunceford on amazon music. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 jimmie. Find the song lyrics for jimmie lunceford and his orchestra top tracks. The selections three sessions from 194647 generally avoid the influence of bebop and stick to luncefords trademark sound and swing style. The selections three sessions from 194647 generally avoid the influence of bebop and stick to lunceford s trademark sound and swing style.
To download audio files, rightclick on link and then select save link target as. Playlist jimmie lunceford jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 organize your favorite music and videos from youtube, soundcloud, vimeo and dailymotion in playlists facebook. Per, lunceford and orchestra performed in only one other film. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lyrics, playlists. Arrangertrumpeter sy olivers defection to tommy dorsey hurt but his charts were still in the books and his replacement snooky young proved to be a superior first trumpeter and soloist. The jimmie lunceford big band during the swing era was widely known and other bands often imitated its showmanship and appearance. In hell, satan appears to tell us that rhythm is coming to life again, then were taken to a sound stage where jimmie lunceford conducts his dance orchestra. He announces that rhythm is our business, and thats the orchestras first number, with vocal, sax, bass, and trumpet solos. Find jimmie lunceford credit information on allmusic. Dec 05, 20 check out jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 1940 by jimmie lunceford on amazon music.
One of the most successful bandleaders of the swing era, jimmie lunceford was known for precise playing and adding an influential dose of showmanship to the proceedings. A new boxed set from mosaic celebrates jimmie lunceford, whose orchestra was one of the most popular dance bands during the depression. March 8, 1908 july 16, 1981 was a canadianborn american composer, arranger, and big band leader who worked from the mid1930s through the mid1950s. The complete jimmie lunceford decca sessions swings.
After leaving lunceford in 1944, he joined cab calloways band, and played with them on and off into the 1950s. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 short film. One of the great jazz show bands of the 1930s, the jimmie lunceford orchestra are featured in this wonderful 1935 film short along with the three brown jacks dance team and singerdancer myra. Jimmie luncefords band differed from other great bands of the time because it was. Tommy dorsey, after sy oliver joined his band in late 1939, borrowed much from the lunceford tradition. He appeared on film in jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra, which was made in 1936. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra jimmy lunceford and his. Oct 08, 2017 jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lunceford special. With jimmie lunceford, jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, the three brown jacks, myra taylor. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, the 1936 photo provided by paul ressler.
Digitized from a shellac record, at 78 revolutions per minute. Dating from 193537 and not as complete as the classics series, the release does give listeners a good overview of lunceford s music. For this cd, 20 selections by jimmie lunceford s highlyrated orchestra are reissued. Jun 05, 20 one of the great jazz show bands of the 1930s, the jimmie lunceford orchestra are featured in this wonderful 1935 film short along with the three brown jacks dance team and singerdancer myra. By 1935 the group, then called jimmie luncefords orchestra, had achieved a national reputation as one of the top black swing bands. The final recordings of the jimmie lunceford orchestra prior to its leaders death are included on this excellent cd. Free stuff whats new dance band jimmie lunceford orchestra jimmie lunceford orchestra.
He announces that rhythm is our business, and thats the orchestra s first number, with vocal, sax, bass, and trumpet solos. Tenor saxophonist and vocalist joe thomas was the only one of the major lunceford soloists to still be with the big band although. 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. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 youtube. A free, familyfriendly event with cake and other refreshments, it could prove especially lively if. Whiteman, father of bandleader paul whiteman, and became proficient on all reed. Albums include the smithsonian collection of classic jazz, ken burns jazz. Jimmie luncefordjimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936. This album features the band during perhaps its greatest period, 193537. In the 1930s, swing music reigned, and the jimmie lunceford orchestra was the hottest and hippest attraction on the black dance circuits. The great jimmie lunceford and his orchestra in a short film from the year 1936.
Playlist jimmie luncefordjimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 organize your favorite music and videos from youtube, soundcloud, vimeo and dailymotion in playlists facebook. Jimmie lunceford orchestra collection by jimmie lunceford. 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. Overview of jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra, 1937, directed by joseph henabery, with myra johnson, at turner classic movies. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 plot. By 1935 the group, then called jimmie lunceford s orchestra, had achieved a national reputation as one of the top black swing bands.
Lunceford special by jimmie lunceford on amazon music. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra jimmy lunceford and. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1937 articles. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra new york, january 3, 1939. Jimmie lunceford american jazz musician britannica. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra wham re bop boom bam by okmusix. For dancers only decca jimmie lunceford, jimmie lunceford. Webster returned to lunceford in 1935, and became known as a highnote specialist. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra discography discogs. The orchestra appeared in the 1941 movie blues in the night. As usual, we dont get anything too fancy visually but thats made up for in some great music.
1113 325 177 767 1344 1076 454 541 531 1288 211 914 786 1417 1501 945 443 1276 860 1121 454 1412 314 206 235 1122 858 1023 816 90 530 240 156 848 901 1285 1408 819 282 459 675 547 1334 668