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. 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. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. He appeared on film in jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra, which was made in 1936. Find jimmie lunceford credit information on allmusic.
Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra wham re bop boom bam by okmusix. Jimmie luncefords band differed from other great bands of the time because it was. Music profile for jimmie lunceford, born 6 june 1902. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 imdb.
Whiteman, father of bandleader paul whiteman, and became proficient on all reed. 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. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra jimmy lunceford and. The selections three sessions from 194647 generally avoid the influence of bebop and stick to luncefords trademark sound and swing style. This album features the band during perhaps its greatest period, 193537. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 youtube. Albums include the smithsonian collection of classic jazz, ken burns jazz. A free, familyfriendly event with cake and other refreshments, it could prove especially lively if. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lyrics, playlists.
Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1937 overview. Complete your jimmie lunceford and his orchestra collection. The complete jimmie lunceford decca sessions swings. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite. Harlem shout by jimmie lunceford orchestra 1936 by cdbpdx.
Two versions of white heat performed by jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, dating from january 26, 1934 and april 7, 1939. After leaving lunceford in 1944, he joined cab calloways band, and played with them on and off into the 1950s. 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. Overview of jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra, 1937, directed by joseph henabery, with myra johnson, at turner classic movies. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jimmie lunceford and his orchestra at the discogs marketplace. Jimmie lunceford and glenn miller and artie shaw smoke gets in your eyes. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra discography discogs. Jimmie lunceford orchestra collection by jimmie lunceford.
The final recordings of the jimmie lunceford orchestra prior to its leaders death are included on this excellent cd. He announces that rhythm is our business, and thats the orchestra s first number, with vocal, sax, bass, and trumpet solos. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 plot. By 1935 the group, then called jimmie luncefords orchestra, had achieved a national reputation as one of the top black swing bands. Digitized from a shellac record, at 78 revolutions per minute. The jimmie lunceford big band during the swing era was widely known and other bands often imitated its showmanship and appearance. The selections three sessions from 194647 generally avoid the influence of bebop and stick to lunceford s trademark sound and swing style. Luncefords band then jumps into action with superimposed musicians, a chorus line and dancers filling every corner of the screen. Many albums described as tributes to lunceford have been recorded including those by sy oliver, george williams, billy may, the american jazz orchestra, the jimmie lunceford legacy orchestra and others. To download audio files, rightclick on link and then select save link target as. 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. 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 orchestra blues in the night.
During his youth, lunceford studied music with wilberforce j. Playlist jimmie luncefordjimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 organize your favorite music and videos from youtube, soundcloud, vimeo and dailymotion in playlists facebook. James melvin lunceford was born june 6, 1902 in fulton, mississippi. As usual, we dont get anything too fancy visually but thats made up for in some great 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. 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. Dating from 193537 and not as complete as the classics series, the release does give listeners a good overview of lunceford s music. 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. 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. For dancers only decca jimmie lunceford, jimmie lunceford.
Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 jimmie. Oct 08, 2017 jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lunceford special. Tommy dorsey, after sy oliver joined his band in late 1939, borrowed much from the lunceford tradition. Check out jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 1940 by jimmie lunceford on amazon music. The jimmie lunceford orchestra was at the height of its power and fame during the period covered by this classics cd. For this cd, 20 selections by jimmie luncefords highlyrated orchestra are reissued. James melvin lunceford june 6, 1902 july 12, 1947 was an american jazz alto saxophonist. The orchestra appeared in the 1941 movie blues in the night. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra new york, january 3, 1939. Lunceford special by jimmie lunceford on amazon music. Today, june 6, we remember the great bandleader jimmie lunceford on the 114th anniversary of his birth.
For this cd, 20 selections by jimmie lunceford s highlyrated orchestra are reissued. A new boxed set from mosaic celebrates jimmie lunceford, whose orchestra was one of the most popular dance bands during the depression. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Like andy kirk, lunceford studied under wilberforce whiteman in denver, learning to play reeds. Taint what you do its the way that you do it jimmie lunceford band 1939. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 release. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 19351937 1990, cd. Jimmie luncefordjimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936. Explore releases from jimmie lunceford and his orchestra at discogs. A talented band leader who assembled and maintained an excellent orchestra, including trumpeter and arranger sy oliver, lunceford sadly was unable to pay his players enough, and they eventually left for other ensembles, including oliver, who joined tommy dorsey in 1939. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 1940 by jimmie lunceford. By 1935 the group, then called jimmie lunceford s orchestra, had achieved a national reputation as one of the top black swing bands. Webster returned to lunceford in 1935, and became known as a highnote specialist. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra, the 1936 photo provided by paul ressler.
Per, lunceford and orchestra performed in only one other film. With altoist willie smith, joe thomas on tenor and trombonist trummy young still around as. March 8, 1908 july 16, 1981 was a canadianborn american composer, arranger, and big band leader who worked from the mid1930s through the mid1950s. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 on imdb. Posin swing dance routine 1940s social dance student. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra lunceford special. He announces that rhythm is our business, and thats the orchestras first number, with vocal, sax, bass, and trumpet solos. Top tracks jimmie lunceford and his orchestra play all. 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. Listen to your favorite songs from lunceford special by jimmie lunceford now. Dec 05, 20 check out jimmie lunceford and his orchestra 1940 by jimmie lunceford on amazon music. Find the song lyrics for jimmie lunceford and his orchestra top tracks. Free stuff whats new dance band jimmie lunceford orchestra jimmie lunceford orchestra.
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 orchestra jimmy lunceford and his. Jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 short film. Jimmie lunsfords orchestra was one of the great jazz bands along with basie, ellington, and chick webb. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Hes in black tie and a tuxedo of white tales and black trousers. This record was his first to be released on decca, swingin in 1934. The three brown jacks jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936 the three brown jacks jimmie lunceford and his dance orchestra 1936. Jimmie lunceford and his orchestra blues in the night discogs. In many ways, they were the popular royalty of swing. In the 1930s, swing music reigned, and the jimmie lunceford orchestra was the hottest and hippest attraction on the black dance circuits.
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