Jimmie Lunceford

Jimmie Lunceford

James Melvin Lunceford (June 6, 1902 – July 12, 1947) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader in the swing era.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 6, 1902 (Fulton), Died July 12, 1947 (Seaside)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1945

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, arranger, director, lyricist, composer, songwriter, alto saxophone

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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 140 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	69682	10-in.	8/26/1941	Yard dog mazurka-1, 3	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	69683	10-in.	8/26/1941	Impromptu-2	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	70093	10-in.	12/22/1941	Blues in the night, part 1	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	70094	10-in.	12/22/1941	Blues in the night, part 2	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	70095	10-in.	12/23/1941	I'm losing my mind (because of you)	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	70096	10-in.	12/23/1941	Life is fine-1	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	70654	10-in.	4/14/1942	It had to be you-2, 3	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	70655	10-in.	4/14/1942	I'm gonna move to the outskirts of town, part 1-1	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	70656	10-in.	4/14/1942	I'm gonna move to the outskirts of town, part 2-1	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	71756	10-in.	2/8/1944	Back door stuff, part 1	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	71757	10-in.	2/8/1944	Back door stuff, part 2	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	71758	10-in.	2/8/1944	The goon came on	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	71759	10-in.	2/8/1944	Once too often	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	71760	10-in.	2/8/1944	Jeep rhythm	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	72655	10-in.	12/27/1944	I'm gonna see my baby	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	72656	10-in.	12/27/1944	That someone must be you	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	72657	10-in.	12/27/1944	A lover's lullaby	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	72658	10-in.	12/27/1944	Oh gee, oh gosh, oh pshaw	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	72659	10-in.	12/27/1944	I'm in a jam with baby	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	72748	10-in.	2/27/1945	I passed through Memphis last night	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	72749	10-in.	2/27/1945	Buzz-buzz-buzz	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	72750	10-in.	2/27/1945	This is my confession	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	72751	10-in.	2/27/1945	I need a lift	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 1010	10-in.	7/24/1936	Pigeon walk-2	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader, arranger
Decca	DLA 1011	10-in.	11/5/1937	Like a ship at sea	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	leader, arranger

(Results 101-125 of 140 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lunceford, Jimmie," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105572.

Lunceford, Jimmie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105572.

"Lunceford, Jimmie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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