Jazz Greats, Volume 42: Jimmie Lunceford: Rhythm Is Our Business

~ Release by Jimmie Lunceford (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

▼CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1White Heat
alto saxophone:
Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1934-01-26)
baritone saxophone:
Earl Carruthers (on 1934-01-26)
clarinet:
Earl Carruthers (on 1934-01-26) and Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1934-01-26)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1934-01-26)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1934-01-26)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1934-01-26)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1934-01-26)
tenor saxophone:
Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1934-01-26)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1934-01-26)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1934-01-26), Tommy Stevenson (on 1934-01-26) and Eddie Tompkins (on 1934-01-26)
valve trombone:
Henry Wells (on 1934-01-26)
conductor:
Jimmie Lunceford (US jazz saxophonist and bandleader) (on 1934-01-26)
recorded at:
Studio 2 (New York City) in New York, New York, United States (on 1934-01-26)
part of:
Victor (by matrix number) (number: 81324-1)
recording of:
White Heat (on 1934-01-26)
composer:
Will Hudson
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:31
2Flaming Reeds and Screaming Brass
alto saxophone:
Jimmie Lunceford (US jazz saxophonist and bandleader) (on 1933-03-15)
celesta and piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1933-05-15)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1933-05-15)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1933-05-15)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1933-05-15)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1933-05-15)
reeds:
Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1933-05-15)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1933-05-15) and Henry Wells (on 1933-05-15)
trumpet:
Tommy Stevenson (on 1933-05-15) and Eddie Tompkins (on 1933-05-15)
conductor:
Jimmie Lunceford (US jazz saxophonist and bandleader) (on 1933-03-15)
part of:
Columbia (by matrix number) (number: TO-1299)
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra3:03
3Black and Tan Fantasy
alto saxophone:
Laforest Dent (on 1934-09-04) and Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1934-09-04)
baritone saxophone:
Earl Carruthers (on 1934-09-04)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1934-09-04)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1934-09-04)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1934-09-04)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1934-09-04)
reeds:
Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1934-09-04) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1934-09-04)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1934-09-04)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1934-09-04), Tommy Stevenson (on 1934-09-04) and Eddie Tompkins (on 1934-09-04)
conductor:
Jimmie Lunceford (US jazz saxophonist and bandleader) (on 1934-09-04)
recording of:
Black and Tan Fantasy (on 1934-09-04)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Bubber Miley
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:44
4Stomp It Off
alto saxophone:
Laforest Dent (on 1934-10-29) and Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1934-10-29)
baritone saxophone:
Earl Carruthers (on 1934-10-29)
clarinet:
Earl Carruthers (on 1934-10-29), Laforest Dent (on 1934-10-29), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1934-10-29) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1934-10-29)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1934-10-29)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1934-10-29)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1934-10-29)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1934-10-29)
reeds:
Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1934-10-29) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1934-10-29)
tenor saxophone:
Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1934-10-29)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1934-10-29) and Henry Wells (on 1934-10-29)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1934-10-29), Tommy Stevenson (on 1934-10-29) and Eddie Tompkins (on 1934-10-29)
conductor:
Jimmie Lunceford (US jazz saxophonist and bandleader) (on 1934-10-29)
recording of:
Stomp It Off (on 1934-10-29)
writer:
Jimmie Lunceford (US jazz saxophonist and bandleader) and Sy Oliver
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra3:05
5Four or Five Times
alto saxophone:
Laforest Dent (on 1935-05-29)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1935-05-29)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1935-05-29)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1935-05-29)
reeds:
Earl Carruthers (on 1935-05-29), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1935-05-29) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1935-05-29)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1935-05-29) and Elmer Crumbley (on 1935-05-29)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1935-05-29), Eddie Tompkins (on 1935-05-29) and Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1935-05-29)
lead vocals:
Sy Oliver (on 1935-05-29)
vocals:
Sy Oliver (on 1935-05-29)
recording of:
Four or Five Times (on 1935-05-29)
composer:
Byron Gay (in 1928) and Marco H. Hellman (in 1928)
publisher:
EMI Miller Catalog, Inc.
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra3:04
6Rhythm Is Our Business
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra3:07
7Bird of Paradise
alto saxophone:
Laforest Dent (on 1935-05-29)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1935-05-29)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1935-05-29)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1935-05-29)
reeds:
Earl Carruthers (on 1935-05-29), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1935-05-29) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1935-05-29)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1935-05-29) and Elmer Crumbley (on 1935-05-29)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1935-05-29), Eddie Tompkins (on 1935-05-29) and Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1935-05-29)
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra3:12
8Hittin' the Bottle
alto saxophone:
Laforest Dent (on 1935-09-30) and Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1935-09-30)
baritone saxophone:
Earl Carruthers (on 1935-09-30)
clarinet:
Earl Carruthers (on 1935-09-30), Laforest Dent (on 1935-09-30), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1935-09-30) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1935-09-30)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1935-09-30)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1935-09-30)
guitar:
Eddie Durham (American guitarist, trombonist, composer and arranger.) (on 1935-09-30) and Al Norris (on 1935-09-30)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1935-09-30)
tenor saxophone:
Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1935-09-30)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1935-09-30), Elmer Crumbley (on 1935-09-30) and Eddie Durham (American guitarist, trombonist, composer and arranger.) (on 1935-09-30)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1935-09-30), Eddie Tompkins (on 1935-09-30) and Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1935-09-30)
lead vocals:
Sy Oliver (on 1935-09-30)
recording of:
Hitting the Bottle (on 1935-09-30)
lyricist:
Ted Koehler
composer:
Harold Arlen
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:57
9Organ Grinder's Swing
alto saxophone:
Earl Carruthers (on 1936-08-31), Laforest Dent (on 1936-08-31), Dan Grissom (on 1936-08-31) and Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1936-08-31)
baritone saxophone:
Earl Carruthers (on 1936-08-31) and Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1936-08-31)
celesta and piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1936-08-31)
clarinet and reeds:
Earl Carruthers (on 1936-08-31), Dan Grissom (on 1936-08-31), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1936-08-31) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1936-08-31)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1936-08-31)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1936-08-31)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1936-08-31)
tenor saxophone:
Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1936-08-31)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1936-08-31), Elmer Crumbley (on 1936-08-31) and Eddie Durham (American guitarist, trombonist, composer and arranger.) (on 1936-08-31)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1936-08-31), Eddie Tompkins (on 1936-08-31) and Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1936-08-31)
vocals:
Sy Oliver (on 1936-08-31)
conductor:
Jimmie Lunceford (US jazz saxophonist and bandleader) (on 1936-08-31)
recording of:
Organ Grinder’s Swing (on 1936-08-31)
lyricist:
Irving Mills and Mitchell Parish
composer:
Will Hudson
publisher:
EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated)
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:37
10Pigeon Walk
alto saxophone:
Dan Grissom (on 1937-11-05) and Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1937-11-05)
baritone saxophone:
Earl Carruthers (on 1937-11-05)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1937-11-05)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1937-11-05)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1937-11-05)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1937-11-05)
reeds:
Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1937-11-05)
tenor saxophone:
Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1937-11-05)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1937-11-05), Elmer Crumbley (on 1937-11-05) and Trummy Young (on 1937-11-05)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1937-11-05), Eddie Tompkins (on 1937-11-05) and Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1937-11-05)
recording of:
Pigeon Walk (on 1937-11-05)
lyricist:
Sam M. Lewis (1930s lyricist)
composer:
James V. Monaco
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:39
11Frisco Fog
alto saxophone:
Dan Grissom (on 1937-11-05)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1937-11-05)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1937-11-05)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1937-11-05)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1937-11-05)
reeds:
Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1937-11-05)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1937-11-05) and Trummy Young (on 1937-11-05)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1937-11-05), Eddie Tompkins (on 1937-11-05) and Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1937-11-05)
recording of:
Frisco Fog (on 1937-11-05)
composer:
Allan Roberts (songwriter) and Leon Carr
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra3:10
12Margie
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1938-01-06)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1938-01-06)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1938-01-06)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1938-01-06)
reeds:
Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1938-01-06)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1938-01-06), Elmer Crumbley (on 1938-01-06) and Trummy Young (on 1938-01-06)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1938-01-06), Eddie Tompkins (on 1938-01-06) and Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1938-01-06)
recording of:
Margie (aka “My Little Margie”) (on 1938-01-06)
lyricist:
Benny Davis (US vaudeville performer and songwriter) (in 1920)
composer:
Con Conrad (in 1920) and J. Russel Robinson (in 1920)
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra3:00
13Baby, Won't You Please Come Home?
alto saxophone:
Ted Buckner (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1939-01-31) and Dan Grissom (on 1939-01-31)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1939-01-31)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1939-01-31)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1939-01-31)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1939-01-31)
reeds:
Earl Carruthers (on 1939-01-31), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1939-01-31) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1939-01-31)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1939-01-31), Elmer Crumbley (on 1939-01-31) and Trummy Young (on 1939-01-31)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1939-01-31), Eddie Tompkins (on 1939-01-31) and Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1939-01-31)
vocals:
Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1939-01-31)
arranger:
Sy Oliver (on 1939-01-31)
part of:
Vocalion (by matrix number) (number: 24051-2)
cover recording of:
Baby Won’t You Please Come Home (on 1939-01-31)
writer:
Charles Warfield and Clarence Williams (composer / pianist /bandleader)
publisher:
Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin), Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:51
14Uptown Blues
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1939-12-14)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1939-12-14)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1939-12-14)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1939-12-14)
reeds:
Ted Buckner (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1939-12-14), Earl Carruthers (on 1939-12-14), Dan Grissom (on 1939-12-14), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1939-12-14) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1939-12-14)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1939-12-14), Elmer Crumbley (on 1939-12-14) and Trummy Young (on 1939-12-14)
trumpet:
Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1939-12-14), Gerald Wilson (US jazz trumpeter/bandleader/composer/arranger) (on 1939-12-14) and Snooky Young (on 1939-12-14)
part of:
Vocalion (by matrix number) (number: 25755-1)
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:54
15The Lonesome Road
alto saxophone:
Ted Buckner (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1939-01-31) and Dan Grissom (on 1939-01-31)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1939-01-31)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1939-01-31)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1939-01-31)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1939-01-31)
reeds:
Earl Carruthers (on 1939-01-31), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1939-01-31) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1939-01-31)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1939-01-31), Elmer Crumbley (on 1939-01-31) and Trummy Young (on 1939-01-31)
trumpet:
Sy Oliver (on 1939-01-31), Eddie Tompkins (on 1939-01-31) and Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1939-01-31)
vocals:
Trummy Young (on 1939-01-31)
arranger:
Sy Oliver (on 1939-01-31)
recording of:
Lonesome Road (on 1939-01-31)
lyricist:
Gene Austin
composer:
Nathaniel Shilkret
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Nathaniel Shilkret Music Corp. and Paramount Music Corporation
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:31
16Wham (Re-Bop-Boom-Bam)
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1939-12-14)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1939-12-14)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1939-12-14)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1939-12-14)
reeds:
Ted Buckner (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1939-12-14), Earl Carruthers (on 1939-12-14), Dan Grissom (on 1939-12-14), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1939-12-14) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1939-12-14)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1939-12-14), Elmer Crumbley (on 1939-12-14) and Trummy Young (on 1939-12-14)
trumpet:
Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1939-12-14), Gerald Wilson (US jazz trumpeter/bandleader/composer/arranger) (on 1939-12-14) and Snooky Young (on 1939-12-14)
vocals:
Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1939-12-14)
recording of:
Wham (Re-Bop-Boom-Bam) (on 1939-12-14)
lyricist:
Marion Joseph "Taps" Miller
composer:
Eddie Durham (American guitarist, trombonist, composer and arranger.)
publisher:
Victoria Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:53
17Monotony in Four Flats
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1940-05-09)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1940-05-09)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1940-05-09)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1940-05-09)
reeds:
Ted Buckner (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-05-09), Earl Carruthers (on 1940-05-09), Dan Grissom (on 1940-05-09), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1940-05-09) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1940-05-09)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1940-05-09), Elmer Crumbley (on 1940-05-09) and Trummy Young (on 1940-05-09)
trumpet:
Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1940-05-09), Gerald Wilson (US jazz trumpeter/bandleader/composer/arranger) (on 1940-05-09) and Snooky Young (on 1940-05-09)
recording of:
Monotony in Four Flats (on 1940-05-09)
writer:
William Moore (40s US composer/arranger)
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:53
18Minnie the Moocher Is Dead
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1940-06-19)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1940-06-19)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1940-06-19)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1940-06-19)
reeds:
Ted Buckner (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-06-19), Earl Carruthers (on 1940-06-19), Dan Grissom (on 1940-06-19), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1940-06-19) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1940-06-19)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1940-06-19), Elmer Crumbley (on 1940-06-19) and Trummy Young (on 1940-06-19)
trumpet:
Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1940-06-19), Gerald Wilson (US jazz trumpeter/bandleader/composer/arranger) (on 1940-06-19) and Snooky Young (on 1940-06-19)
recording of:
Minnie the Moocher Is Dead (on 1940-06-19)
writer:
Jimmie Lunceford (US jazz saxophonist and bandleader)
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:28
19Lunceford Special
double bass:
Moses Allen (on 1939-12-14)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (Jazz drummer) (on 1939-12-14)
guitar:
Al Norris (on 1939-12-14)
piano:
Edwin Wilcox (on 1939-12-14)
reeds:
Ted Buckner (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1939-12-14), Earl Carruthers (on 1939-12-14), Dan Grissom (on 1939-12-14), Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1939-12-14) and Joe Thomas (US jazz tenor saxophone player) (on 1939-12-14)
trombone:
Russell Bowles (on 1939-12-14), Elmer Crumbley (on 1939-12-14) and Trummy Young (on 1939-12-14)
trumpet:
Paul Webster (trumpet, jazz musician) (on 1939-12-14), Gerald Wilson (US jazz trumpeter/bandleader/composer/arranger) (on 1939-12-14) and Snooky Young (on 1939-12-14)
recording of:
Lunceford Special (on 1939-12-14)
writer:
Jimmie Lunceford (US jazz saxophonist and bandleader)
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra2:51
20Rhythmic Rhapsody
Boots and His Buddies3:14
21Stop Kidding
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1928-07-12)
alto saxophone:
Don Redman (on 1928-07-12) and Milton Senior (on 1928-07-12)
banjo:
Dave Wilborn (on 1928-07-12)
clarinet:
Don Redman (on 1928-07-12), Prince Robinson (on 1928-07-12), Milton Senior (on 1928-07-12) and George Thomas (jazz saxophonist) (on 1928-07-12)
drums (drum set):
Cuba Austin (on 1928-07-12)
piano:
Todd Rhodes (on 1928-07-12)
tenor saxophone:
Prince Robinson (on 1928-07-12) and George Thomas (jazz saxophonist) (on 1928-07-12)
trombone:
Claude Jones (on 1928-07-12)
trumpet:
Langston Curl (on 1928-07-12) and John Nesbitt (on 1928-07-12)
tuba:
Ralph Escudero (on 1928-07-12)
recording of:
Stop Kidding (on 1928-07-12)
composer:
John Nesbitt
McKinney’s Cotton Pickers2:28

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part of:Jazz Greats (Marshall Cavendish) (number: 42) (order: 43)
ASIN:UK: B001A8W7TS [info]