James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983) was an American pianist, lyricist, and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, he and his long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals to be written and directed by African Americans. Blake's compositions included such hits as "Bandana Days", "Charleston Rag", "Love Will Find a Way", "Memories of You" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The 1978 Broadway musical Eubie! showcased his works.
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Noble Sissle
African-American jazz musician
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James Reese Europe
American jazz musician and United States Army officer
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Terry Waldo
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Panama Francis
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Blanche Calloway
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Cab Calloway
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Earl Hines
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William Bolcom
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