Jimmie Lunceford And His Orchestra

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James Melvin “Jimmie” Lunceford (June 6, 1902 – July 12, 1947) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader in the swing era. Lunceford was born in Fulton, Mississippi. Little is known about his parents, though his father was a choirmaster in Warren, Ohio, before the family moved to Denver. He went to high school in Denver and studied music under Wilberforce J. Whiteman, father of Paul Whiteman, whose band was soon to acquire a national reputation. After high school he continued his studies at Fisk University. During 1922, Luncef...read more

This is my confession to you Knock me a kiss Leaving me Call the police Well alright then The merry go round broke down I need a lift Here goes That someone must be you Swinging uptown Posin‘ State and tioga stomp Cement mixer Shake your head Ain’t she sweet? Band on the run Dancing dogs

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