Eubie Blake
James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983) was an American pianist and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, he and his long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals written and directed by African Americans. Blake's compositions included such hits as "Bandana Days", "Charleston Rag", "Love Will Find a Way", "Memories of You" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The 1978 Broadway musical Eubie! showcased his works, and in 1981, President Ronald Reagan awarded Blake the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Eubie Blake | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Hubert Blake |
| Born | February 7, 1887 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1983 (aged 96) Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, popular, ragtime |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Labels | Emerson, Victor |
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