Jimmy lunceford and his orchestra, jimmy lunceford jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 193435 restored for bluray audio featuring audio disc produced with short films by charly chaplin music. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 short film. Filmed in the summer of 1941 when the band was at its peak on the warner brothers lot in burbank, california. I actually dont have this album, but another of the same two years, 19341935.
The jimmie lunceford big band during the swing era was widely known and other bands often imitated its showmanship and appearance. 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. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. My blue heaven jimmy lunceford and his orchestra 03. This record was his first to be released on decca, swingin in 1934. Jimmie lunceford orchestra collection by jimmie lunceford. The complete jimmie lunceford decca sessions swings. 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. Baby, wont you please come home, what is this thing called swing, a classic.
Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 plot. The loss of sy oliver in august 1939 he was lured away by tommy dorsey would soon hurt the band but they were still using olivers arrangemetns in the last session. Per, lunceford and orchestra performed in only one other film. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra jimmy lunceford and. Hes in black tie and a tuxedo of white tales and black trousers. The selections three sessions from 194647 generally avoid the influence of bebop and stick to luncefords trademark sound and swing style. At any rate, jimmie lunceford and his orchestra have smooth class that i have not really heard from many other bands of this era. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra jimmy lunceford and his. James melvin jimmie lunceford june 6, 1902 july 12, 1947 was an american jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader in the swing era. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 on imdb. The orchestra appeared in the 1941 movie blues in the night. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra new york, january 3, 1939 01 taint what you do oliver young 00.
Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1937 overview. Today, june 6, we remember the great bandleader jimmie lunceford on the 114th anniversary of his birth. Jimmie lunceford was born on june 6, 1902 in fulton, missouri, usa as james melvin lunceford. Because lunceford recorded for decca for almost his entire career, the superb seven disc mosaic set the complete jimmie lunceford decca sessions provides as complete a look at an artist as youre likely to find and an essential document of the time when big bands reigned. Jimmie lunceford orchestra two versions of white heat. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lunceford special. Once again we can thank the medium of film for the opportunity to see him as well as. James melvin lunceford june 6, 1902 july 12, 1947 was an american jazz alto saxophonist. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Jimmie lunceford vol 2 by jimmie lunceford genre et sous. The selections three sessions from 194647 generally avoid the influence of bebop and stick to lunceford s trademark sound and swing style.
After luncefords death, pianistarranger ed wilcox and joe thomas tried to keep the orchestra together, but in 1949 the band permanently broke up. Like andy kirk, lunceford studied under wilberforce whiteman in denver, learning to play reeds. With jimmie lunceford, jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, the three brown jacks, myra taylor. Blues in the night my mama done tol me internet archive. I have heard these sets and several live air shots of lunceford and whether he is broadcasting from a harlem ballroom or a base filled with white gis the fans. 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. The jimmie lunceford orchestra was at the height of its power and fame during the period covered by this classics cd. Top tracks jimmie lunceford and his orchestra play all. Digitized from a shellac record, at 78 revolutions per minute. 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. The singing and dancing is fine, but the show is all jimmie lunceford and his great harlem express, just after their cotton club days. By 1935 the group, then called jimmie lunceford s orchestra, had achieved a national reputation as one of the top black swing bands. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 imdb.
Jimmie luncefords band was one of the greatest of the swing era, though its not as well known today as some of the others from the era particularly ellington and basie among his black rivals. This is a french compilation of his earliest records in chronological order, the start of a series that attempted to reissue his whole output. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, the 1936 photo provided by paul ressler. Lp, album sandy hook records, sandy hook records, sandy hook records, sandy hook records. 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. 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, jimmy lunceford jimmie. Jimmie lunceford, in full james melvin lunceford, born june 6, 1902, fulton, miss. He was a highnote specialist for jimmie luncefords band, and later played. For this classics cd, most of the jimmie lunceford orchestras earlier vocalion recordings owned by columbia are reissued.
Lunceford by contrast made one, 10 minute short subject film in 1936 before the orchestra reached its peak and then appeared in just a single feature length movie. Complete your jimmie lunceford and his orchestra collection. Jimmie luncefords band differed from other great bands of the time because it was. For this classics cd, most of the jimmie lunceford orchestra s earlier vocalion recordings owned by columbia are reissued. 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. Jimmy lunceford and his orchestra, jimmy lunceford.
Choose country france 3 germany 2 netherlands 2 uk 3 usa 10. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lunceford special youtube. Music profile for jimmie lunceford, born 6 june 1902. 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 s band was one of the greatest of the swing era, though its not as well known today as some of the others from the era particularly ellington and basie among his black rivals. The final recordings of the jimmie lunceford orchestra prior to its leaders death are included on this excellent cd. The tracks are all the same, only this cd has way more than my vinyl version.
Two versions of white heat performed by jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, dating from january 26, 1934 and april 7, 1939. Its big band without all the fuss of a lot of brass. Jimmie luncefordjimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra blues in the night discogs. As is the norm with mosaic sets, the sound is exceptionally crisp. He announces that rhythm is our business, and thats the orchestra s first number, with vocal, sax, bass, and trumpet solos.
Find the song lyrics for jimmie lunceford and his orchestra top tracks. Jimmy lunceford and his orchestra listen on deezer. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra internet archive. During his youth, lunceford studied music with wilberforce j. Jimmy lunceford and his orchestra listen to jimmy lunceford and his orchestra on deezer. James melvin lunceford was born june 6, 1902 in fulton, mississippi. Jimmie lunceford american jazz musician britannica. Jimmie lunceford, american big band leader whose rhythmically appealing, welldisciplined orchestra was one of the most influential of the swing era.
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. Charlie spivak and his orchestra, jimmie lunceford and his orchestra. Jimmie lunceford was still a popular bandleader in 1947 when he suddenly collapsed. He announces that rhythm is our business, and thats the orchestras first number, with vocal, sax, bass, and trumpet solos. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 1940 by jimmie lunceford. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1937 articles. Albums include the smithsonian collection of classic jazz, ken burns jazz. Glenn miller, benny goodman, artie shaw, jimmy dorsey, jimmie lunceford, harry james, bunny berigan, woody herman. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 19391940 1991, cd.
Charlie spivak and his orchestra, jimmie lunceford and his orchestra the coca cola victory parade of spotlight bands. With altoist willie smith, joe thomas on tenor and trombonist trummy. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra discography discogs. To download audio files, rightclick on link and then select save link target as. After lunceford s death, pianistarranger ed wilcox and joe thomas tried to keep the orchestra together, but in 1949 the band permanently broke up. With jimmie lunceford, jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, the three brown. Jimmy lunceford and his orchestra discography all countries. Willie smith as, teddy buckner as jimmy crawford dm. Jimmie lunceford and glenn miller and artie shaw smoke gets in your eyes download 2. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Whiteman, father of bandleader paul whiteman, and became proficient on all reed. A new boxed set from mosaic celebrates jimmie lunceford, whose orchestra was one of the most popular dance bands during the depression. Listen to your favorite songs from jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 1940 by jimmie lunceford now.
Tenor saxophonist and vocalist joe thomas was the only one of the major lunceford soloists to still be with the. Rhythm is our business past perfect 1930s 1940s big band duration. Little is known about his parents, though his father was a choirmaster in warren, ohio, before the family moved to denver. Paul francis webster august 24, 1909 may 6, 1966 was a jazz trumpeter in the big band era.
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