“The people wanted to believe that the Negroes couldn't learn to read music but had a natural talent for it. So we never played with no music. I'd get all the latest Broadway music from the publisher, and we'd learn the tunes and rehearse them until we had them all down pat- never made no mistakes. All the high-tone, big-time folks would say, isn't it wonderful how these untrained, primitive musicians can pick up all the latest songs instantly without being able to read music?”
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Eubie Blake
Eubie Blake, an American composer, was born on February 7, 1887, and passed away on February 12, 1983. Known for his unique piano style and jazz compositions, he is an important figure in 20th-century American music. more
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