W.C. Handy -Memphis Blues- Eubie Blake Piano Roll

[MooPotPie]

Blake would have been 82 in 1969. He died in 1983 at 96. Like many player piano rolls, this has a "third hand" part added to the treble. Based upon the style, it was probably overdubbed by Blake himself and not a roll editor.

[bluesman33]

Eubie Blake gets overlooked by many music historians. I believe he was one of the real drivers to bring Jazz before the public. His versatility , long career and influence on young musicians can't be overstated.

[BrutusX3000]

Great video and great piano playing

[lauraneville]

I love it- thanks so much!!

[BudTuba]

I heard Eubie live at the Classic Ragtime Society in Toronto back about 1969. I think it was his 90th or 95th birthday and he put on a great show...even at that age. He ornamented his playing with vocal discussion of the days when he and Noble Sissle were partners writing musicals in NYC.

[jazzgirl1920s]

Thanks for this great performance by Eubie Blake and the picture of him I had never seen before.