Eubie Blake date of birth:
February 7, 1887
How old was Eubie Blake when died?
96
Where was Eubie Blake born?
Baltimore, Maryland
When did Eubie Blake die?
February 12, 1983
What is Eubie Blake nationality?
American
What is Eubie Blake's occupation?
Composer, pianist
What genre is Eubie Blake's work?
Jazz, popular, ragtime
What instruments does Eubie Blake play?
Piano
Short Biography
James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983) was an American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, Blake and 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 musical Eubie!, which opened on Broadway in 1978, featured his works.