Lunceford, Jimmy. (1902 - 1947). Signed Photograph by Lunceford and his Orchestra. Exceptional signed photograph of the black band leader who died at 45 in 1947 when he suddenly collapsed; rumors persist that he was poisoned by a racist restaurant owner who was very reluctant to feed his band. A rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 photograph of Lunceford, signed in fountain "Best Wishes from Jimmy Lunceford / 10/24/35" and by members of the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra including Russell Bowles, Paul Webster, Elmer Crumbley, Edie Tompkins, Jimmy Crawford, Joe Thomas, Moses Allen, Billie Smith, Ted Bucknar, Gerald WIlson, Earl Carruthers, Jimmie Young, Dan Grissam, Eddie Durham and Al Norris.
Lunceford, Jimmy. (1902 - 1947). Signed Photograph by Lunceford and his Orchestra. Exceptional signed photograph of the black band leader who died at 45 in 1947 when he suddenly collapsed; rumors persist that he was poisoned by a racist restaurant owner who was very reluctant to feed his band. A rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 photograph of Lunceford, signed in fountain "Best Wishes from Jimmy Lunceford / 10/24/35" and by members of the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra including Russell Bowles, Paul Webster, Elmer Crumbley, Edie Tompkins, Jimmy Crawford, Joe Thomas, Moses Allen, Billie Smith, Ted Bucknar, Gerald WIlson, Earl Carruthers, Jimmie Young, Dan Grissam, Eddie Durham and Al Norris.