Jimmie Lunceford was one of most prominent bandleaders of the swing heyday of the 1930s and early '40s, his tight, highly professional band coming to prominence with a season at New York's Cotton... more

Which was the most popular swing band among black audiences? Basie? Ellington? No, it was Jimmy Lunceford's band—and this CD squeezes in 25 Lunceford hits: The Honeydripper; Life Is Fine; Rhythm Is... more

The Lunceford Orchestra was one of the most exciting of the 30's with a swing style courtesy of arranger and trumpeter Sy Oliver. The selection here contains some of his earliest recordings including... more