Jimmie Lunceford
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Summary
Jimmie Lunceford was born on June 6, 1902[1], in Fulton[2]. He died on July 12, 1947[3], in Seaside[4]. He worked as a bandleader[5], conductor[6], jazz musician[7], saxophonist[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (844 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Fulton[11]
- Date of death: July 13, 1947[12]
- Place of burial: Elmwood Cemetery[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Occupation: musician[16]
- Educated at: Fisk University[17]
- Member of: Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: jazz[20]
- Record label: Majestic Records[21]
- Commons category: Jimmie Lunceford[22]
- Family name: Lunceford[23]
- Given name: Jimmie[24]
- Instrument: saxophone[25], flute[26]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[27]
Why It Matters
Jimmie Lunceford has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
He has been cited as an influence by Peter Bernstein[30], a composer[31], b. 1951[32], of United States[33], awarded the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score[34], specialised in music[35].
FAQs
Where was Jimmie Lunceford born?
Jimmie Lunceford's place of birth was Fulton[2].
Where did Jimmie Lunceford die?
Jimmie Lunceford died in Seaside[4].
What did Jimmie Lunceford do for work?
Jimmie Lunceford worked as a bandleader[5], conductor[6], jazz musician[7], saxophonist[8], and composer[9].
Where did Jimmie Lunceford go to school?
Jimmie Lunceford was educated at Fisk University[17].
Who did Jimmie Lunceford influence?
Jimmie Lunceford has been cited as an influence by Peter Bernstein[30].