- Born
- 22 February 1880
Mobile - Died
- 9 May 1919
Boston - Country
- United States
Biography
James Reese Europe was a jazz musician who played piano and mandolin. James Reese Europe was born on 22 February 1880 in Mobile and died on 9 May 1919 in Boston. The music is usually filed under jazz.
James Reese Europe (February 22, 1880 – May 9, 1919) 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".
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did James Reese Europe play?
James Reese Europe is known for playing piano and mandolin.
When and where was James Reese Europe born?
James Reese Europe was born 22 February 1880 in Mobile.
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