Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra
Release Date: 10 June 2002
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 604988039122
Description
The Lunceford band was highly innovative both musically and visually and that may explain why it did not receive the recognition that its performances deserved. It could stand comparison with any band of the period and at one time or another, it beat all the other well-known bands in the "Battles Of The Bands" that took place regularly at dance halls around America. Looking back, it is difficult to understand why it did not reach the level of esteem with the general public that was enjoyed by bands that were not in the same class musically. The ability of the band did not pass without note by other bandleaders and Glenn Miller is reported as saying that Jimmie Lunceford had "the best of all bands." He went on to say, "Duke is great, Basie is remarkable, but Lunceford tops them both.
Tracklisting
The Mighty Sparrow
Skip James
Ricky Valance
Ethel Waters
Gene & Eunice
Harold Burrage
Bill Carlisle & The Carlisles
Alberta Slim
Duke Ellington
Jeremy Rose & The Earshift Orchestra
Duke Ellington
Harry James
Harry James
Doncaster Jazz Alumni
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra & Mahalia Jackson
