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James Reese Europe
(1880–1919)
Bandleader
United States
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James Reese Europe was a bandleader from the United States, best known for The music of James Reese Europe.
Quick Facts About James Reese Europe
- Born
- February 22, 1880
- Died
- May 9, 1919
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Bandleader
- Notable works
- The music of James Reese Europe
- Spouse
- Bessie Simms
About James Reese Europe
James Reese Europe was an American ragtime and early jazz bandleader, arranger, and composer. A leading figure in New York City's African-American music scene during the 1910s, he was among the first African-American musicians to achieve mainstream recognition. Eubie Blake called him the "Martin Luther King of music".
Biography source: Wikipedia
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