FESTIVAL TO HONOR A MEMPHIS LEGEND

The first annual Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival is taking place in Memphis this weekend, Oct 19th through 21st. The purpose of this festival is to honor and bring awareness to the forgotten and impressive legacy and achievements of Jimmie Lunceford, the first high school band orchestra leader/conductor in the history of the Memphis City Schools. Go to www.jimmieluncefordjam.blogspot.com for scheduled events.

Also, the Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival Committee is soliciting help to get a brass note in Jimmie's honor placed on Beale Street. Call Cato Walker at (901)526-0115 ext 3 or Darren Fant at (901)526-0115 *819 with Performa Entertainment Real Estate. Also, write a letter to their attention at Performa Entertainment Real Estate, 615 Oakleaf Lane, Memphis TN 38117. Your voice can make a difference to honor one of the most respected band leaders of all time.