"Because You're You" br br Jimmie Lunceford And His Orchestrabr br This important bandleader of the swing era was born James Melvin Lunceford on June 6, 1902. br br He was born near Fulton, Mississippi, but the family moved within months to Oklahoma City.br br He was a skilled alto saxophonist.br br He died on July 12, 1947.br br Jimmie Lunceford, band leader; Eugene “Snooky” Young, Gerald Wilson and Paul Webster-trumpet Elmer Crumbley, Trummy Young and Russell Bowles-trombone Willie Smith, Earl Carruthers, Ted Buckner, Dan Grissom and Joe Thomas-reeds Edwin Wilcox-piano Al Norris-guitar Moses Allen-string bass Jimmy Crawford-drums and vibes Billy Moore-arranger.