Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Happy Birthday James Reese Europe

 James Reese Europe was born on February 22, 1981 in Mobile Alabama. "The Porduct of Our Souls" is one of several books about him that gives an indication of how important he is in American Music History and highly recommended.

Then a recording by Reese and his Orchestra shortly after World War1.


 Finally, here is a performance in Reese's honor led by Jason Moran at the Kennedy Center.

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