Jimmie Lunceford

alto saxophone · 1902–1947 · Fulton (Mississippi)

Alto saxophonist and bandleader, he led a large band known for its ensemble precision and its two-beat rhythm. He died in 1947 in Seaside (Oregon).

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Styles

• Swing, big bands
• Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington

Landmark tracks

• Jazznocracy (1934)
• For Dancers Only (1937)

Cited in 1 radio episode

• May 15, 2026: Jimmie Lunceford, le rythme c'est son affaire (Pour qui sonne le jazz, TSF Jazz, in French)

Sources

• EN : Jimmie Lunceford (Wikipédia)

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