Noble Sissle, renowned jazz lyricist, bandleader, and playwright, died on this day in Tampa, Florida. He was best known for his groundbreaking collaboration with composer Eubie Blake. Together, they created the landmark Broadway musical “Shuffle Along” (1921), one of the first major theatrical productions to be written and performed by African Americans.
Sissle wrote the lyrics and provided vocals, while Blake composed and played the music. Their work paved the way for Black performers on Broadway and helped introduce jazz to mainstream American theater.
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