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Saturday 17 January 2015

Jazz Greats: Jimmie Lunceford

James Melvin "Jimmie" Lunceford (June 6, 1902 – July 12, 1947) 
Jimmie Lunceford August 1946 (Gottlieb).jpg

Saxophonist and Bandleader, Jimmie Lunceford, used a two beat rhythm instead of the standard four beat. He died under suspicious circumstances in 1947. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Rhythm is our Business, Tain't what you do and Lunceford special


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Lunceford
Background information
BornJune 6, 1902
Fulton, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 1947 (aged 45)
Seaside, Oregon, U.S.
Genresswingtraditional pop
Occupation(s)Saxophonistbandleader
InstrumentsAlto saxophoneflute
LabelsDecca RecordsColumbia Records

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