JIMMIE LUNCEFORD SIGNED PHOTO Willie Smith Jazz Band 1929 BEBOP Blue Note RARE

Description: JIMMIE LUNCEFORD ORCHESTRA w/ Youthful Willie Smith ORIGINAL SIGNED JAZZ PHOTO 1929 DETAILS: Original hand signed photograph of Jimmie Lunceford along with the reed section of his Orchestra. Signed by Lunceford along with inscription. Accompanying Lunceford in the photo are Eddie Wilcox (right) Joe Thomas (center) and a very youthful Willie Smith (far right). Measures 8" x 10" inches. For other original early Blues & Jazz musician photographs, be certain to visit the Jazz Ephemera Category of our ebay store. BIOGRAPHIES: James Melvin "Jimmie" Lunceford (1902–1947) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader of the swing era. Comedy and vaudeville played a distinct part in Lunceford's presentation. Despite the band's comic veneer, Lunceford always maintained professionalism in the music befitting a former music teacher. This professionalism paid off and during the apex of swing in the 1930s his Orchestra was considered the equal of Duke Ellington's, Earl Hines' or Count Basie's. William 'Willie Smith' McLeish Smith (1910-1967) was one of the major alto saxophone players of the jazz swing era. He also played clarinet and sang. He is generally referred to as "Willie Smith". He began his career in 1929 when he joined the Jimmie Lunceford's Orchestra. He quickly became among the bands main stars. His success with Lunceford lost its charms by 1942 however when Smith and Lunceford clashed over money. Smith went on to play with several other orchestras, including Duke Ellinton, Harry James and Nat king Cole. In the 1950's he began a distinguished solo career. Joe Thomas (1909-1986) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He played with Jimmie Lunceford's band from 1933 until Lunceford's death in 1947, where he soloed often and occasionally sang. After Lunceford died, Thomas and Ed Wilcox co-led his ghost band for a year but found it difficult without the band leader. He went on to play R&B during the 1950's. OXXBRIDGE GALLERIES Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987. We specialize in vintage paper collectibles and historical documents. We are always adding to our inventory. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. You will be pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of our staff. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

Price: 699 USD

Location: Allendale, New Jersey

End Time: 2025-01-21T18:35:03.000Z

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