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WWI, James Reese Europe Leads 369th Infantry Band,1919

Lt. Europe and his Famous Jazz Band of the 369th Colored Infantry in parade on 5th Avenue. James Reese Europe (1881 - 1919) was an African-American ragtime and jazz arranger, composer and bandleader. During WWI he saw combat as a lieutenant with the 369th Infantry and led their regimental band. Paul Thompson, February 17, 1919 (cropped and cleaned).

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WWI, James Reese Europe Leads 369th Infantry Band,1919

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Lt. Europe and his Famous Jazz Band of the 369th Colored Infantry in parade on 5th Avenue. James Reese Europe (1881 - 1919) was an African-American ragtime and jazz arranger, composer and bandleader. During WWI he saw combat as a lieutenant with the 369th Infantry and led their regimental band. Paul Thompson, February 17, 1919 (cropped and cleaned).

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5400 x 4119 px | 63.6 MB

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45.7 x 34.9 cm | 18.0 x 13.7 in (300 dpi)

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