James Reese Europe was making Jazz music when it was called Jass, He made history 26 years before most of today's Legends. His techniques as a composer built the texture of Jazz and he can be referred to as the true Architect of the Genre. Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Memphis bliues and Castle house rag
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Reese_Europe
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Reese Europe |
| Also known as | "Martin Luther King of Music" |
| Born Death | 22 February 1881 Mobile Alabama United States 9 May 1919 (38) |
Genres | Boston, United States (Murdered) Jazz, |
| Occupations | Jazz Bandleader, Arranger, Composer |
| Years active | 1910–1919 |
| Labels | Victor Talking Machine Company |
| Associated acts | Eubie Blake |
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