Background
Blake, James Hubert was born on February 7, 1883 in Baltimore. Son of John Sumner and Emma (Johnstone) Blake.
Blake, James Hubert was born on February 7, 1883 in Baltimore. Son of John Sumner and Emma (Johnstone) Blake.
Student Schillinger System of Composition, New York University, 1949.
Began professional piano career, 1901. Became partner vaudeville team Sissle and Blake, 1915. Founder, Eubie Blake Music, (recording company), 1972.
Collaborator: Broadway shows Shuffle Along, 1921, Blackbirds, 1930, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Eubie, 1979.
Music. conductor Broadway shows, United Service Organizations Hospital Unit, 1941-1946. Now active public appearances, recording.
Appearances jazz festivals, Europe, music autobiography French television Composer: songs including Baby Mine.
Member A.F.T.R.A., A.S.C.A.P., Negro Actors Guild, Actors Equity.
Married Marion Gant Tyler, December 27, 1945.