Jimmie Lunceford
American jazz musician (1902ā1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Melvin Lunceford (June 6, 1902 ā July 12, 1947)[1] was an American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader in the swing era.
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Birth name | James Melvin Lunceford |
Born | (1902-06-06)June 6, 1902 Fulton, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | July 12, 1947(1947-07-12) (aged 45) Seaside, Oregon, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, swing, traditional pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute |
Labels | Decca, Columbia |
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