James Reese Europe – African American Firsts Walking Tour at ANC

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James Reese Europe was the leader of the first all-African American orchestra to play at Carnegie Hall and leader of the famous 369th Regimental Army Band.

His music, inspired by African American tradition and musical innovation, was a blend of ragtime and early jazz that influenced the evolution of jazz in later decades.

Europe is buried in Section 2, Grave 3576.

For more information, visit https://education.arlingtoncemetery.m...

U.S. Army video by Vince Pecoraro / Arlington National Cemetery

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