Jazz Greats: John Spikes

John Curry Spikes (July 22, 1881 – June 28, 1955)

Jazz Musician and Entrepreneur, John Spikes, co-led a Band in 1900 that had Jelly Roll Morton as a member. He worked with his brother Reb Spikes to write lyrics for Jazz songs, even crafting the Jazz standard "Someday Sweetheart". The two also ran a Music shop, Night Club, an Agency and a Publishing House in 1919. He Co-Produced the first all-Black Jazz Band in 1922 and Co-Directed a Short Sound Film in 1927. He died in 1955; please take a listen here and have an excellent Saturday: Someday Sweetheart (Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers)

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spikes

Background information
Name: John Curry Spikes  Born: July 22,1881  Died: June 28,1955  Origin: US Years active: 1900's -?