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| 1. | Introduction / Hallelujah
Jubilee --89 July 24, 1944
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| 2. | Pistol Packin' Mama
Jubilee --89 July 24, 1944
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| 3. | Holiday For Strings
Jubilee --86 July 3, 1944
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| 4. | Keep Smiling, Keep Laughing, Be Happy
Jubilee --86 July 3, 1944
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| 5. | Wham
Jubilee --86 July 3, 1944
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| 6. | Yesterdays
Jubilee --33 July 12, 1943
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| 7. | The Minor Riff
Jubilee --144 August 3, 1945
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| 8. | The Honeydripper
Jubilee --144 August 3, 1945
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| 9. | For Dancers Only
Jubilee --144 August 3, 1945
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| 10. | Bust Out
Jubilee --137 June 11, 1945
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| 11. | Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Command Performance -- 72 June 26, 1943
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| 12. | Tain't What You Do
Sound Off --8 1944
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| 13. | Introduction / I'm Gonna See My Baby
Casa Manana Culber City, CA August 1945
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| 14. | Together
Casa Manana Culber City, CA August 1945
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| 15. | Little John / Broadcast Closing
Casa Manana Culber City, CA August 1945
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Jazz / Big Band, Swing
Jimmie Lunceford's wartime orchestra is featured on selections from eight different radio broadcasts on this CD, including five appearances from the Jubilee series. The band's sound was basically unchanged from the late '30s, except that altoist Willie Smith had departed. Tenor saxophonist Joe Thomas (who also sings), clarinetist Omer Simeon, and trombonist/singer Trummy Young have their spots, while Lunceford (who rarely actually played with his band) is showcased on flute during "Holiday for Strings." Fine music that will be enjoyed by Lunceford's fans; highlights include "Hallelujah," "Pistol Packin' Mama," a fairly lengthy "Yesterdays," "For Dancers Only," and "'Tain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Jimmie Lunceford
Active Decades: '20s, '30s and '40s
Born: Jun 06, 1902 in Fulton, MS
Died: Jul 12, 1947 in Seaside, OR
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Big Band, Swing, Sweet Bands
The Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra has always been a bit difficult to evaluate. Contemporary observers rated Lunceford's big band at the top with Duke Ellington and Count Basie but, when judging the music solely on their records (and not taking into account their visual show, appearance, and showmanship), Lunceford's ensemble has to be placed on the second tier. His orchestra lacked any really classic soloists (altoist Willie Smith and trombonist Trummy Young came the closest), and a large portion of the band's repertoire either featured the dated vocals of Dan Grissom, or were pleasant novelties. And yet, the well-rehearsed ensembles were very impressive, some of the arrangements (particularly those of Sy Oliver) were quite original, and the use of glee-club vocalists and short, concise solos were pleasing and often memorable. Plus Lunceford's was the first orchestra to feature high-note trumpeters (starting with Tommy Stevenson in 1934) and had a strong influence on the early Stan Kenton Orchestra.
Although he was trained on several instruments and was featured on flute on "Liza" in the 1940s, Jimmie Lunceford was much more significant as a bandleader than as a musician. While teaching music at Manassa High School in Memphis in 1927, Lunceford organized a student band called the Chickasaw Syncopators, recording two songs that year and a pair in 1930. After leaving Memphis, the band (known by then as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra) played in Cleveland and Buffalo and cut two songs in 1933 that were not issued until decades later. 1934 was the breakthrough year. The orchestra made a strong impression playing at New York's Cotton Club, waxed a few notable songs for Victor, and then started recording regularly for Decca. Their tight ensembles and colorful shows made them a major attraction throughout the remainder of the swing era. Among their many hits were "Rhythm Is Our Business," "Four or Five Times," "Swanee River," "Charmaine," "My Blue Heaven," "Organ Grinder's Swing," "Ain't She Sweet," "For Dancers Only," "'Tain't What You Do, It's the Way That Cha Do It," "Uptown Blues," and "Lunceford Special." The stars of the band included arranger Sy Oliver (on trumpet and vocals), Willie Smith, Trummy Young (who had a hit with "Margie"), and tenor saxophonist Joe Thomas.
In 1939, it was a major blow when Tommy Dorsey lured Sy Oliver away (although trumpeters Gerald Wilson and Snooky Young were important new additions). Unfortunately, Lunceford underpaid most of his sidemen, not thinking to reward them for their loyalty in the lean years. In 1942 Willie Smith was one of several key players who left for better-paying jobs elsewhere, and the orchestra gradually declined. Jimmie Lunceford was still a popular bandleader in 1947 when he suddenly collapsed; rumors have persisted that he was poisoned by a racist restaurant owner who was very reluctant about feeding his band. After Lunceford's death, pianist/arranger Ed Wilcox and Joe Thomas tried to keep the orchestra together, but in 1949 the band permanently broke up.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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