Wilbur Sweatman

Also known as Wilbur Coleman Sweatman, Wilbur C. Sweatman

American musician (1882–1961)

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Type: Person
Country: US
Active from: 1882-02-07
Active to: 1961-03-09

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Total plays: 7,156

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Wilbur Coleman Sweatman (February 7, 1882, Brunswick, Missouri – March 9, 1961, New York City) was an African-American ragtime and dixieland jazz composer, bandleader, and clarinetist. Sweatman was one of the first African-American musicians to develop a nationwide fan base. He was also a trailblazer in the racial integration of musical groups. Wilbur Coleman Sweatman was born to Matilda and Coleman Sweatman. Wilbur's father ran a barbershop in the riverside town to provide for his family, whic

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Brunswick
Place of death: New York City
Occupation: saxophonist
Languages spoken: English language
Genre: jazz
Instrument: clarinet
Record label: Edison Records
Image: Wilbur C. Sweatman.webp

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date of birth: 1882-02-07
date of death: 1961-03-09
ethnic group: African Americans

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