Jazz Greats: James Reese Europe

James Reese Europe (22 February 1881 – 9 May 1919)

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 

NB Couldn't find his Earlier recordings on YouTube


  

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