Wilbur Sweatman

Wilbur Sweatman
Wilbur Sweatman appears to be the first black musician to record under the name of jazz. He recorded with his "Jass Band" for Pathé in March 1917. This alone might insure his legacy but, at the time, Sweatman was already a show business veteran, a clarinetist and composer of nearly 20years experience whose work anticipated many jazz conventions.

Wilbur C. Sweatman was born in Brunswick, MO, on February 7, 1882. His early training with his sister was on violin, but he later switched to...
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Wilbur Sweatman Jazzin' Straight Thru' Paradise
Jazzin' Straight Thru' Paradise - Wilbur Sweatman
By: Wilbur Sweatman
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Regretful Blues, Oh! You la! La!, Rock-A-Bye Your Baby with...
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Various Artists Ragtime, Vol. 1: 1897-1919
Ragtime, Vol. 1: 1897-1919 - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Performer, Clarinet
Song List: Listen to Songs by Ragtime, Vol. 1: 1897-1919 At A Georgia Camp Meeting, Trombone Sneeze - A Humoresque C...
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