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Eubie Blake
American jazz pianist (1887–1983)
Eubie Blake | |
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| Birth name | James Hubert Blake |
| Born | (1887-02-07)February 7, 1887 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1983(1983-02-12) (aged 96) Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, popular, ragtime |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Labels | Emerson, Victor |
Musical artist
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.[1] 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 Free