Jazz Greats: Will Marion Cook

William Mercer Cook (January 27, 1869 – July 19, 1944) 

   Composer and Violinist Will Marion Cook, was a main Architect of the Musicals of the early 1900's; his talents were utilized before the turn of the century to broaden the appeal of Ragtime and early Jazz afterwards . Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Springtime , Where we danced and Swing along

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Marion_Cook 

Background information
Place of Birth	Washington DC. US
Genres Occupation	Broadway Musical, Jazz Composer, Violinist
Years active	1889 –1929