Wilbur Sweatman
Bandleader, Composer
1882 – 1961
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Who was Wilbur Sweatman?
Wilbur C. Sweatman was an African-American ragtime and dixieland jazz composer, bandleader, and clarinetist. Sweatman was one of the first African-American musicians to develop a nationwide fan base. He was also a trailblazer in the racial integration of musical groups.
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- Born
- Feb 7, 1882
Brunswick - Also known as
- Wilbur Sweatmans
- Sweatman, Wilbur
- Wilbur C. Sweatman
- Profession
- Died
- Mar 9, 1961
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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