Jimmie Lunceford

Jimmie Lunceford
Background information
Born
James Melvin Lunceford

(1902-06-06)June 6, 1902
Fulton, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 1947(1947-07-12) (aged 45)
Seaside, Oregon, U.S.
GenresJazz, swing, traditional pop
OccupationsMusician, bandleader
InstrumentsSaxophone, flute
LabelsDecca, Columbia

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

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