Thursday, October 6, 2022

 

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)

Lunchin' With Lunceford

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!***

Sunday, October 20, 2019

2019 #JimmieLuncefordJamboreeFestival's 7 Day Schedule Of Events (10/20/2019-10/26/2019)...ALL EVENTS & PROGRAMS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! #JAZZNOCRACY2019






"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

2019 Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival Schedule, 10/20/2019-10/26/2019: 
*ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*

1.) SUN 10/20: JLJF: A JAZZNOCRACY Worship Service @ Open Heart Spiritual Center
Time: 10am-12pm c Address: 2509 Harvard Ave, Memphis, TN 38112

2.) MON 10/21: Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival Kickoff @ Manassas High School
Time: 9am-10:30am c Address: 1111 N Manassas St, Memphis, TN 38107

3.) TUES 10/22: JLJF Movie Night @ STAX Museum: ‘Buddy Bolden’ Movie
Time: 6pm-9pm c Address: 926 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38126

4.) WED 10/23: JLJF Phil Joyner, Jr. JAZZNOCRACY Memorial Concert @ Overton High
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm c Address: 1770 Lanier Ln, Memphis, TN 38117

5.) THURS 10/24: Lunching with Lunceford @ Elmwood Cemetery
Time: 2pm-3:15pm c Address: 824 S Dudley St, Memphis, TN 38104
Graveside @ Jimmie Lunceford’s Resting Place. All Creatives & Lunches Are Welcome.

6.) FRI 10/25: World Documentary Premiere: #WEALLBENews: Presenting The 2019 Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival Homecoming Court Honorees!!!
Time: 3pm c Online @ WEALLBE TV: http://www.youtube.com/weallbetv

7.) SAT 10/26: Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival Homecoming Reception & Program: Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church
Time: 6pm-9pm c Address: 3890 Millbranch Rd, Memphis, TN 38116

PLEASE NOTE:
THESE HISTORIC EVENTS WILL BE DOCUMENTED VIA PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO RECORDING, THE WRITTEN WORD & AUDIO.  IF YOU ARE A WILLING PARTICIPANT OF OR ARE PRESENT AT THESE EVENTS THAT MEANS YOU HAVE GIVEN AUTOMATIC CONSENT & PERMISSION TO BE RECORDED FOR THE MAKING OF A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM & OTHER DERIVATIVE CREATIVE/INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES TO INFORM ABOUT & PROMOTE THE LIFE & LEGACY OF JIMMIE LUNCEFORD VIA THE W.E. A.L.L. B.E. GROUP INC. & THE JIMMIE LUNCEFORD JAMBOREE FESTIVAL ENTERPRISES RESPECTIVELY.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Job Well Done & May The Unsung Music Of Your Life Be Heard Forever More: A Salute To The Late Great Maestro & #2019JimmieLuncefordLegacyAwardHonoree Phil Joyner, Jr. (Sunrise, 6/2/1959-Sunset, 8/28/2019)


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“I Know He'll Never Be Forgotten, He Was A King Uncrowned”
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"Job Well Done & May The Unsung Music Of Your Life Be Heard Forever More: A Salute To The Late Great Maestro & #2019JimmieLuncefordLegacyAwardHonoree Phil Joyner, Jr. (Sunrise, 6/2/1959-Sunset, 8/28/2019)"  
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Bro. Ron aka 'R2C2H2 Tha Artivist' aka 'Tha Artstorian

A W.E. A.L.L. B.E News Special Report
9/9/2019

Maestro Phil Joyner with Bro. Ron Celebrating His 60th & Last Living Life Affirmation Day, June 2, 2019. 


It's So Hard To Say Goodbye Mane...Rest In Perfect Pitch Maestro Phil!!!

It Took Me A Week To Compose My Thoughts…I AM Still Processing The Loss…#BlackAugust 28, 2019, Gabriel Blew His Horn & Called You Home…Bro.#PhilJoynerJr Was A Real One…He Was A Man Not Of Wasted Words & Useless Thoughts, But One Of Necessary Thoughtful Actions…Bro. Phil Came From A Family Full Of Brilliant & Gifted Musicians…For Example, His Uncle Was #JamilNasser The Great Jazz Bassist Who Played, Recorded Songs/Albums & Traveled The World With Music Giants Such As #BBKing, #LesterYoung,#SonnyRollins, #AhmadJamal, #PhineasNewborn, #GeorgeColeman, #IdreesSulieman Just To Name A Few…


Bro. Phil In His Own Special Way Was A Great Representative Of The Luncefordean Tradition Which Was Started By Jazz Legend Jimmie Lunceford Who Is Credited As Being The 1st High School Band Director Among The Memphis City & Shelby County Schools For Black Children…Lunceford Was Also Credited With Being The 1st Person In The World To Teach Jazz Studies In A Formal Educational Setting Which He Did At #ManassasHighSchool Back In The 1920s…I AM Now Starting To Realize How Phil Joyner, Jr. & #JimmieLunceford Were Eerily Similar…Both Men Were Geminis, Phil Was Born June 2, 1959 While Jimmie Was Born June 6, 1902…Both Men Were Gifted Natural Athletes Who Excelled @ Football & Track…Both Men Were Familiar With The Spanish Language, Lunceford Taught It While Bro. Phil Spoke It Fluently…Both Men Were Music Prodigies Who Could Play Just About Any Musical Instrument That They Put Their Hands On…Both Men Were Highly Influential & Effective Music Educators Who Use The Healing & Redemptive Powers Of Music To Instill Discipline, Confidence & Love Of Community & Self Into Young People…Also Phil & Jimmie Loved Flying & Were Both Licensed Airplane Pilots…Both Died In Their Prime With A Lot More Music Left To Share, Jimmie @ 45 & Phil @ 60…



With That Said It Was A NO Brainer To Honor Bro. Phil As The 2019 Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival Homecoming Court Prince…He Confirmed His Interest In Being Honored With My Mom SISTAR Callie Herd Back In May…We Were Truly Looking Forward To Working With Bro. Phil On This Project Being This Is Also The 200th Anniversary Year Of Memphis’ Founding…There Are More Recorded Songs About Memphis Than Any City In America Mane...Bro. Phil Had Been Involved With The Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival Movement In Some Capacity Since 2017…Whether It Was Playing A Couple Of Songs On The Piano Where At Times He Sounded Like #NatKingCole, #OscarPeterson or Even #FatsWaller (He Played Piano In The Lobby @ The World Famous #PeabodyHotel In Downtown Memphis For 35 Yrs), Directing The Overton High Jazz Orchestra To The Heights Of Musical Excellence That Would Have Made Lunceford Proud @ Manassas High Where At The Time The Music Program Was Non-Existent Or Participating In A Panel Discussion About The Rich Heritage & Legacy Of Memphis Music @ The Ben Hooks Main Library On A Slow Weeknight, Bro. Phil Not Only Answered The Call, But He Came Through With Flying Colors & Set A Standard Which One Could Only Hope To Match If Not Surpass…A True Renaissance Man I AM Just Now Realizing How The Trumpet Was His First Love Musically…He Had A BE-YOU-TOO-FULL Technique That Was Reminiscent Of #BookerLittle, #CliffordBrown & #LeeMorgan With A Tone As Brilliant, Warm & Welcoming As The Man Himself…#SOMEWHERE!!!



Many ThANKHs & AMPLIFIED BLESSINGS To Bro. Phil’s BE-YOU-TOO-FULL Wife & Soulmate SiSTAR #JoanneJoyner For Such A Lovely Homegoing Celebration & For Sharing Her Powerful Testimony & Sonically Anointed & Ah-Mazin Singing Voice With Us…She Was Bro. Phil's Ride-Or-Die Co-Pilot On His Unique Journey For 39 Yrs...Like Any Adventuresome Trip, I AM Sure That There Was Turbulence Every Now And Then, But They Stayed The Course & Kept The Faith...#BlackLove is Still Real...I Was Truly ELATED When She Accepted Her Husband’s #2019JimmieLuncefordLegacyAward On His Behalf…Their 5 BE-YOU-TOO-FULL & Musically Endowed Children Were Also Pleased With The Well Deserved & Earned Honor Bestowed Upon Their Father...



Bro. Phil Was Very Generous Of His Praise Of My Abilities As A Historian & My Knowledge Of Jazz History, In Particular The Memphis Contribution…When I Would Come Through The Peabody With An Associate/Out-Of-Town Guest Or To A Concert Featuring The Overton High Jazz Orchestra He Would Often Sing My Praises To Anyone Who Would Listen…His Endorsement Gave Me Credibility With His Fellow Musicians & Educators…One Regret I Have is That I Did Not Pick His Brain About The Numerous Conversations/Encounters He Had With The Misunderstood Music Icon & Legend #IkeTurner Who Was A Frequent Visitor Of The Peabody Back In The 90s & Early 2000s As Well As A Fan Of Bro. Phil’s Piano Playing…Ike Would Often Bend His Ear Concerning Life & Other Topics…I Would Have Loved To Have Been A Fly On The Wall For Those Conversations Mane…Bro. Phil Told His Wife That He Wanted To Create A Museum Featuring Memphis Music History & Name Me As The Resident Historian…It Was A True Honor To Have Attended His 60th & Last Happy Life Affirmation Day Party On Sunday June 2…I AM Also Happy That I Convinced Myself To Take One Last Pic With Him…He Was Truly In The Words Of #DukeEllington “#BeyondCategory!!!”

This Year’s Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival Will Take Place October 20-26, 2019...The Festivities For The Most Part Will Be Free, Family Friendly & Open To The Public...This Year Will Be A Truly Grassroots Affair Where We Will Lean Heavily On Community Engagement & Support For Success…In Addition To Bro. Phil We Will Also Be Honoring Unsung Memphis Music Legends & Greats #CarlaThomas, Deborah Gleese Barnes, #SidneyKirk, #LilHardinArmstrong & #JohnnyAce…The Week Will Be Dedicated To The Enduring Legacy & Memory Of Bro. Phil Joyner, Jr….WE đź’“ YOU MADLY MAESTRO PHIL!!! Always And Forever Mane!!! #R2c2h2Says #TheMarathonContinues”

#WEALLBETV: "2017 Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Opening Reception Highlights Featuring Phil Joyner, Jr. & The Overton Jazz Orchestra" #NewsFreeDixie #Jazznocracy #Reclaim The Narrative
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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

REMINDER: Thurs. 6/6/2019 @ 11:30AM C-12:30PM C~#JimmieLunceford's 117th Life Affirmation Day Anniversary Wreath Laying Ceremony & Jam Session @ Elmwood Cemetery~FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! #JAZZNOCRACY2019


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2019 Wreath Laying Ceremony & Jam Session In Honor Of Jimmie Lunceford's 117th Life Affirmation Day (Birthday)

"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 & Syndicated Columnist Nat D. Williams




When: Thursday June 6, 2019

Where: Elmwood Cemetery ( Jimmie Lunceford's Grave)
824 S. Dudley Street • Memphis, TN 38104

Time: 11:30AM Central-12:30PM Central

***RAIN OR SHINE***

***Free Admission***

(Wreath Laying Ceremony Will Began 11:30 AM C @ Jimmie Lunceford's Graveside Which Is Located @ Plot: South Grove 10, Lot 437. Jam Session Will Also Be Conducted Graveside. All Creatives & Musicians At All Levels Are Welcomed To Participate)

Contact: Bro. Ron Herd II/R2C2H2 Tha Artivist, The Founder Of The Jimmie Lunceford Wreath Laying Ceremony & The Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival

Phone: 901-299-4355
E-mail: Jimmie.Lunceford.Jam@gmail.com






***Free Admission***

***Jam Session~Bring Your Own Thoughts, Instrument & Voice!!!***
***All Creatives Are Welcome***
***Family Friendly Event***

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NOTE: THIS HISTORIC EVENT WILL BE DOCUMENTED VIA PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO RECORDING, THE WRITTEN WORD & AUDIO...IF YOU ARE  A WILLING PARTICIPANT OF THIS EVENT THAT MEANS YOU HAVE GIVEN AUTOMATIC CONSENT & PERMISSION TO BE RECORDED FOR THE MAKING OF A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM & OTHER DERIVATIVE CREATIVE/INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES TO INFORM ABOUT & PROMOTE THE LIFE & LEGACY OF JIMMIE LUNCEFORD VIA THE W.E. A.L.L. B.E. GROUP INC. & THE JIMMIE LUNCEFORD JAMBOREE FESTIVAL ENTERPRISES RESPECTIVELY...

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