Eubie Blake (at the piano) in the early 1920s (with Noble Sissle) - BOTD
February 7, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Eubie Blake (at the piano) in the early 1920s (with Noble Sissle) - BOTD
Noble Sissle (with Eubie Blake at the piano) - BOTD
July 10, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Noble Sissle (with Eubie Blake at the piano) - BOTD
Eubie Blake was the last living ragtime composer & received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1981. 60 years earlier with Noble Sissle he wrote and produced the first all-Black Broadway show. Learn about his life and work tomorrow on WXDU: Sunday 2-4pm ET, 88.7fm in Durham or stream at wxdu.org
February 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Eubie Blake was the last living ragtime composer & received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1981. 60 years earlier with Noble Sissle he wrote and produced the first all-Black Broadway show. Learn about his life and work tomorrow on WXDU: Sunday 2-4pm ET, 88.7fm in Durham or stream at wxdu.org
Europeans get exposed to jazz by Black AEF regimental bands and it melted people's brains.
September 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Europeans get exposed to jazz by Black AEF regimental bands and it melted people's brains.
I’m also slowly working on A Masterpiece in Disarray when I want a break from research. But the research is so interesting, that’s rare :)
December 21, 2024 at 2:21 PM
I’m also slowly working on A Masterpiece in Disarray when I want a break from research. But the research is so interesting, that’s rare :)
February 7: birthday of Eubie Blake (1887-1983), who with Noble Sissle wrote the first major African-American Broadway musical, "Shuffle Along," in 1921. The show's song "I'm Just Wild About Harry" became Harry S. Truman's campaign song in 1948. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kRS...
February 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
February 7: birthday of Eubie Blake (1887-1983), who with Noble Sissle wrote the first major African-American Broadway musical, "Shuffle Along," in 1921. The show's song "I'm Just Wild About Harry" became Harry S. Truman's campaign song in 1948. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kRS...
Noble Lee Sissle (July 10, 1889 – December 17, 1975) was an American jazz composer, lyricist, bandleader, singer, and playwright, best known for the Broadway musical Shuffle Along (1921).
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOBLE SISSLE!
(July 10, 1889 – December 17, 1975)
Noble Lee Sissle (July 10, 1889 – December 17, 1975)[1] was an American jazz composer, lyricist, bandleader, singer, and playwright...
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July 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Noble Lee Sissle (July 10, 1889 – December 17, 1975) was an American jazz composer, lyricist, bandleader, singer, and playwright, best known for the Broadway musical Shuffle Along (1921).
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#Ragtime #NobleSissle #AmericanJazzComposer #ShuffleAlong #Sissle&Blake #Piano
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#Ragtime #NobleSissle #AmericanJazzComposer #ShuffleAlong #Sissle&Blake #Piano
“Shuffle Along,” the landmark, all-Black Broadway musical written by Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles, with music and lyrics by Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, opened on May 23, 1921, at the 63rd Street Music Hall.
May 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“Shuffle Along,” the landmark, all-Black Broadway musical written by Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles, with music and lyrics by Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, opened on May 23, 1921, at the 63rd Street Music Hall.
Join me Sunday for a BHM tribute to Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle! They produced the first all-Black Broadway show (Shuffle Along, 1921) & starred in one of the first sound films with music (Snappy Songs, 1923). Learn about this music pioneers Sunday 2-4pm ET, 88.7fm in Durham or stream wxdu.org
January 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Join me Sunday for a BHM tribute to Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle! They produced the first all-Black Broadway show (Shuffle Along, 1921) & starred in one of the first sound films with music (Snappy Songs, 1923). Learn about this music pioneers Sunday 2-4pm ET, 88.7fm in Durham or stream wxdu.org
HBD to Ragtime and Broadway legend, Eubie Blake (2.7.1883). Eubie, along with his writing part, Nobile Sissle created the first all-Black Broadway musical — the hit “Shuffle Along” in 1921. Check out our curated playlist of their songs. #BlackHistoryMonth www.blackmusicproject.com/artists/eubi...
Eubie Blake & Noble Sissle | Artists | Black Music Project
The duo brought Black artistry to the American stage. | Theater & Spoken Word | Early 20th Century
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February 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
HBD to Ragtime and Broadway legend, Eubie Blake (2.7.1883). Eubie, along with his writing part, Nobile Sissle created the first all-Black Broadway musical — the hit “Shuffle Along” in 1921. Check out our curated playlist of their songs. #BlackHistoryMonth www.blackmusicproject.com/artists/eubi...
1921 - “Shuffle Along,” a musical featuring a score by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, opens on Broadway.
May 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
1921 - “Shuffle Along,” a musical featuring a score by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, opens on Broadway.
Exactement !
Noble Sissle, Eubie Blake et James Reese Europe notamment.
Des légendes du jazz !
Noble Sissle, Eubie Blake et James Reese Europe notamment.
Des légendes du jazz !
February 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Exactement !
Noble Sissle, Eubie Blake et James Reese Europe notamment.
Des légendes du jazz !
Noble Sissle, Eubie Blake et James Reese Europe notamment.
Des légendes du jazz !
Fun! I’m reading Reminiscing With Sissle and Blake (by Robert Kimball and William Bolcom) because I’m doing a theme show about them in February.
I'll play! I'm reading @shteyngart.bsky.social's Lake Success (and really enjoying it), because it's been a minute since I read him and I love his style.
What are you reading and why?
What are you reading and why?
This is a good game.
What are you reading and why?
Me, I'm reading Yootie's "Sunspot". Why? Because it's got this utterly glorious degree of nerding out about its multi dimensional runic magic system and also it's so incredibly queer, and the writing is just... chef kiss, so good.
What are you reading and why?
Me, I'm reading Yootie's "Sunspot". Why? Because it's got this utterly glorious degree of nerding out about its multi dimensional runic magic system and also it's so incredibly queer, and the writing is just... chef kiss, so good.
December 21, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Fun! I’m reading Reminiscing With Sissle and Blake (by Robert Kimball and William Bolcom) because I’m doing a theme show about them in February.
Eubie Blake (Birth name: James Hubert Blake)
(February 7, 1887 - February 12, 1983). American pianist, lyricist, and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music.
(February 7, 1887 - February 12, 1983). American pianist, lyricist, and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music.
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Eubie Blake (Birth name: James Hubert Blake)
(February 7, 1887 - February 12, 1983). American pianist, lyricist, and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music.
(February 7, 1887 - February 12, 1983). American pianist, lyricist, and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music.
BHM 2025 No 16
Noble Sissle Musician
Sissle joined up with l Eubie Blake, they later produced the show Shuffle Along. The Song “I’m Just Wild About Harry” came from that show.
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#BlackhistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #Blackcomposer #Blackvaudeville #NobleSissle
Noble Sissle Musician
Sissle joined up with l Eubie Blake, they later produced the show Shuffle Along. The Song “I’m Just Wild About Harry” came from that show.
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#BlackhistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #Blackcomposer #Blackvaudeville #NobleSissle
February 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
BHM 2025 No 16
Noble Sissle Musician
Sissle joined up with l Eubie Blake, they later produced the show Shuffle Along. The Song “I’m Just Wild About Harry” came from that show.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_S...
#BlackhistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #Blackcomposer #Blackvaudeville #NobleSissle
Noble Sissle Musician
Sissle joined up with l Eubie Blake, they later produced the show Shuffle Along. The Song “I’m Just Wild About Harry” came from that show.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_S...
#BlackhistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #Blackcomposer #Blackvaudeville #NobleSissle
The original show, from 1921, was composed by the famous duo of Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, with book by Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles. If you know the old Broadway mainstays, you know some of the songs from it: Love Will Find A Way and I'm Just Wild About Harry survived it pretty well.
September 8, 2023 at 6:41 AM
The original show, from 1921, was composed by the famous duo of Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, with book by Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles. If you know the old Broadway mainstays, you know some of the songs from it: Love Will Find A Way and I'm Just Wild About Harry survived it pretty well.
#BlackHistoryMonth
James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887– February 12, 1983) was an American pianist and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, long-time partner, Noble Sissle wrote Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals written and directed by African Americans.
James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887– February 12, 1983) was an American pianist and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, long-time partner, Noble Sissle wrote Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals written and directed by African Americans.
February 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth
James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887– February 12, 1983) was an American pianist and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, long-time partner, Noble Sissle wrote Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals written and directed by African Americans.
James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887– February 12, 1983) was an American pianist and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, long-time partner, Noble Sissle wrote Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals written and directed by African Americans.
Born on this day: BHM Edition
James “Eubie” Blake (1887-1983) Pianist/Composer of Ragtime & Jazz. With long time collaborator Noble Sissle they wrote Shuffle Along one of the 1st Broadway Musical written & directed by African Americans.
James “Eubie” Blake (1887-1983) Pianist/Composer of Ragtime & Jazz. With long time collaborator Noble Sissle they wrote Shuffle Along one of the 1st Broadway Musical written & directed by African Americans.
February 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Born on this day: BHM Edition
James “Eubie” Blake (1887-1983) Pianist/Composer of Ragtime & Jazz. With long time collaborator Noble Sissle they wrote Shuffle Along one of the 1st Broadway Musical written & directed by African Americans.
James “Eubie” Blake (1887-1983) Pianist/Composer of Ragtime & Jazz. With long time collaborator Noble Sissle they wrote Shuffle Along one of the 1st Broadway Musical written & directed by African Americans.
Conceived by Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles, music and lyrics by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, the musical SHUFFLE ALONG originally opened May 23, 1921—July 15, 1922
Eubie Blake with the chorus of SHUFFLE ALONG from the 1933 adaptation.
Eubie Blake with the chorus of SHUFFLE ALONG from the 1933 adaptation.
March 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Conceived by Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles, music and lyrics by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, the musical SHUFFLE ALONG originally opened May 23, 1921—July 15, 1922
Eubie Blake with the chorus of SHUFFLE ALONG from the 1933 adaptation.
Eubie Blake with the chorus of SHUFFLE ALONG from the 1933 adaptation.
#JazzSky #NowSpinning: “The Eighty-Six Years of Eubie Blake” (1969)
Ragtime wasn’t exactly jazz, but they’re close cousins. Eubie Blake was the master of the east coast school of rag. This record has performances, stories, and teaming up with songwriting partner Noble Sissle on LP2
Ragtime wasn’t exactly jazz, but they’re close cousins. Eubie Blake was the master of the east coast school of rag. This record has performances, stories, and teaming up with songwriting partner Noble Sissle on LP2
December 4, 2024 at 1:26 AM
#JazzSky #NowSpinning: “The Eighty-Six Years of Eubie Blake” (1969)
Ragtime wasn’t exactly jazz, but they’re close cousins. Eubie Blake was the master of the east coast school of rag. This record has performances, stories, and teaming up with songwriting partner Noble Sissle on LP2
Ragtime wasn’t exactly jazz, but they’re close cousins. Eubie Blake was the master of the east coast school of rag. This record has performances, stories, and teaming up with songwriting partner Noble Sissle on LP2
Going way back:
Rodgers and Hammerstein (and Hart)
Cahn and van Huesen
Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle
Lerner and Loewe
Jerome Kern
Irving Berlin
Cole Porter
the Gershwins
Rodgers and Hammerstein (and Hart)
Cahn and van Huesen
Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle
Lerner and Loewe
Jerome Kern
Irving Berlin
Cole Porter
the Gershwins
greatest dead american songwriters list would be a true banger
April 29, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Going way back:
Rodgers and Hammerstein (and Hart)
Cahn and van Huesen
Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle
Lerner and Loewe
Jerome Kern
Irving Berlin
Cole Porter
the Gershwins
Rodgers and Hammerstein (and Hart)
Cahn and van Huesen
Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle
Lerner and Loewe
Jerome Kern
Irving Berlin
Cole Porter
the Gershwins
MuchMusic in Canada would launch August 31, 1984. The first video was a 1920's Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle short performing Snappy Songs followed by Rush playing The Enemy Within. Maybe not as memorable as the Buggles but in a lot of ways way cooler. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZtz...
August 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
MuchMusic in Canada would launch August 31, 1984. The first video was a 1920's Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle short performing Snappy Songs followed by Rush playing The Enemy Within. Maybe not as memorable as the Buggles but in a lot of ways way cooler. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZtz...
Black Fact= 1975 (Dec.17) - Noble Sissle, a pioneer jazz figure, died in Tampa, FL, on this date in 1975. Sissle and Eubie Blake wrote Shuffle Along, a pioneer musical featuring Josephine Baker, Florence Mills, Caterina Jarboro, William Grant Still, and Hal Johnson. #theraydiotwins
December 18, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Black Fact= 1975 (Dec.17) - Noble Sissle, a pioneer jazz figure, died in Tampa, FL, on this date in 1975. Sissle and Eubie Blake wrote Shuffle Along, a pioneer musical featuring Josephine Baker, Florence Mills, Caterina Jarboro, William Grant Still, and Hal Johnson. #theraydiotwins
I think the Noble Sissle /Eubie Blake show went well! Here’s the playlist: wxdu.org/plmanager/wo...
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February 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I think the Noble Sissle /Eubie Blake show went well! Here’s the playlist: wxdu.org/plmanager/wo...