Composer, conductor and saxophonist James Melvin "Jimmie" Lunceford studied at the City College of New York and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Fisk University. He taught in New York City high schools and joined the Fletcher Henderson and Wilbut Sweatman orchestras as a saxophonist and flutist, then formed his own orchestra in 1929 which toured the US and Europe and made many recordings. Joining ASCAP in 1942, his popular-song compositions include "Rhythm in My Nursery Rhymes", "Dream of Y...
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Jimmie Lunceford Soundtracks
Known for
Filmography: Jimmie Lunceford songs
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Dream of You | With Honors | writer | |
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'TAIN'T WHAT YOU DO (IT'S THE WAY THAT CHA DO IT) | Swing Kids | performer | |
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Dream of You | By the Sea | writer | |
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Rhythm Is Our Business | Jimmie Lunceford and His Dance Orchestra | composer | |
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T'aint What You Do | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | performer | |
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'Tain't What You Do | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | performer | |
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Rhythm Is Our Business | Cowboy Blues | writer | |
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Rhythm Is Our Business | I'm Much Obliged | composer | |
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Rhythm is our Business | It's Great to Be Young! | writer | |
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Rhythm Is Our Business | Keisarikunta | writer | |
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Rhythm Is Our Business | Radio Rhapsody | writer | |
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Rhythm Is Our Business | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | composer | |
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Wham Re-Bop Boom Bam | Saturday Night Live | writer |
