(2 CDs for the price of one CD) Although Lunceford's band was highly innovative both muscially and visually, it never received the recognition it deserved. He was well-respected by other band leaders, including Glenn Miller who said "Duke is great, Basie is remarkable, but Lunceford tops them both". Sadly, it all ended with an early death in 1947, aged only 45, but on this sizzling 48 track set, you can bring back to life all of his hits.