Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival
***Please Help Us Honor Jimmie Lunceford Aka 'The Real King Of Swing' & 'The Father Of Memphis Music Education' With A Proper Annual Celebration***
"Jimmy Lunceford was buried here in Memphis. The spot he occupies should have something of a special significance. ... He took a group of relatively unsophisticated Memphis colored boys and welded them into an organization which scaled the heights of musical eminence. ... He presented something new in the way of musical presentations by Negro orchestras. Lunceford and many others like him chose to remain at home, and with their people. [His death] should have meaning in inspiration and guidance to others. If we permit it, Lunceford's burial in Memphis can mean this."
--Legendary Memphis Educator, Radio Pioneer And Syndicated Columnist Nat D. Williams
Contact: Bro. Ron C. Herd II
Email: weallbe@gmail.com
Phone: 901-299-4355 Website: www.JimmieLunceford.com
Sunday, October 16, 2022 - Saturday, October 22, 2022
The event is free to the public, but you must register and bring a confirmed ticket to the event Legacy . This is one of many events scheduled during the Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival from Sunday, October 16 to Saturday, October 22, 2022. This year court honorees are:
Posthumous King: Dr.William H. Brewster
Posthumous Queen: Lucie E. Campbell
King: Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell
Queen: Wendy Moten
Prince: Christopher "Drumma Boy" Gholson
Princess: Deborah Manning Thomas
Jimmie Lunceford aka Aundra Segrest
Legacie Award Honorees: Aldoph "Young Dolph" Thorton
Hugh D. Whalum
L. Alex Wilson
Pastor Juan D. Shipp
Rev./Dr. Autura Eason-Williams
Special performances/tributes by: Steve Lee (Prince, 2019), Carla Thomas (Queen, 2019), Toni Green (Queen, 2018), Tonya Renee Dyson (Princess, 2018), Earlice Taylor (Queen 2017), Ekpe Abioto (King, 2018), Cequita McKennley (Princess, 2017), Harold Scott (Prince, 2021), Jackie Murray (Princess, 2020), Dr. Alvin Mckinney (Prince 2020), Paul Mckinney and Kurl McKinney, Jackie Murray (2020), Harold Scott (Princess, 2021), Kortland Whalum, Dr. James Gholson, Elizabeth King, Dr. Barbara Fitzhugh, Anitra Taylor-Slaughter, Rev./Dr. Deborah Luckett Day, Dr. Earl Fisher, Terrell Richmond, Line Dancers of Memphis, Lye Academy, etc.
Below are other events occurring from October 16-22, 2022 during Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival: (all events are free)
Register for Singing Pastor and Choir Director: (Sunday, October 16, 2022 @ East Trigg Avenue Missionary Baptist Church @ 3 pm)
(Also tour of the historical East Trigg Avenue Church from 1 pm - 2 pm)
The W E A L L B E Group Inc. presents a gospel tribute in honor of the late Posthumous Queen Lucie Campbell and Posthumous King the late Dr. William H. Brewster. Both individuals are awesome contributors to Gospel music. Campbell is known as the "Mother of Gospel" music. Dr. Brewster is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. He wrote the highly acclaimed "Moving on a Little Higher" song by Mahalia Jackson. The song version by Mahalia Jackson sold over 8 million copies.
Song Move on a Little Higher (click to retrieve)
Prior to the program, visitors can visit the historical East Trigg Baptist Church, the church where the legendary Dr. Brewster preached from 1 pm - 2 pm.
This will be one of the biggest gospel events of the century. Please come out and share with others.
Register for the Movie Hallelujah: (Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 6 pm - 8 pm (doors open at 5 pm))
Zeke Johnson (Daniel L. Haynes) and his brother, Spunk (Everett McGarrity), sell their family's crops for $100. When Zeke manages to lose the money gambling, due to his shifty girlfriend, Chick (Nina Mae McKinney), a fight ensues in which Spunk is killed. This causes Zeke to leave and seek a religious life. Years later, he returns to his hometown as a preacher, bringing his fiancée, Missy Rose (Victoria Spivey). However, Chick is still interested and knows how to manipulate him.
Hallelujah Movie Clip
It is the first "black musical". Hallelujah was King Vidor's first sound film, and combined sound recorded on location and sound recorded post-production in Hollywood. It was filmed in Memphis near LeMoyne Owen College. King Vidor was nominated for an Oscar for "Best Director".
Lunchin' with Lunceford: (Thursday, October 20, 2022 @ Elmwood Cemetery from 12 noon - 1 pm)
Please come out and help us give honor to the legendary Jimmie Lunceford at Elmwood Cemetery. You can talk, sing, play an instrument, etc. Please share this event with others.
Register for it T'aint What You Do; It is the Way You Do It!: (Friday, October 21, 2022 @ The Memphis Listening Lab from 5 pm - 8 pm)
This is a discussion on Jimmie Lunceford and Memphis Music. The discussion will also include information on singer, musicians, writers, performers, etc royalty rights on past, current or future songs/records. Please share with others.
*** This is truly a grassroot and community effort and we thank all that are supporting our effort. This is historic!***
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