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My Take
Eubie Blake is one of those figures who make you feel the whole arc of American music in a single life. Born in 1887, performing nearly to his death at 96, he carried ragtime into jazz and popular song across an era that gave Black musicians almost nothing for free. The Presidential Medal of Freedom only hints at the doors he forced open. What moves me is the longevity, the sheer refusal to stop playing. So much of what we casually enjoy today rests on pioneers like him, and his recordings still sound alive. I consider him essential listening, not a museum piece.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eubie Blake
- Name (Japanese)
- ユービー・ブレイク
- Reading
- ゆーびー・ぶれいく
- Born
- February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / jazz pianist / lyricist / street artist / jazz musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1981 Presidential Medal of Freedom
- 1976 Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eubie Blake born?
February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983.
Where is Eubie Blake from?
Eubie Blake is from Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
What does Eubie Blake do?
Eubie Blake works as composer, jazz pianist, lyricist, street artist, jazz musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.