Wilbur Sweatman

Wilbur Sweatman
Background information
Born(1882-02-07)February 7, 1882
Brunswick, Missouri, U.S.
DiedMarch 9, 1961(1961-03-09) (aged 79)
New York City
GenresDixieland, ragtime
Occupationmusician
Instrumentclarinet
Years active1890s–1950s
LabelsEmerson, Columbia
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Wilbur Coleman Sweatman (February 7, 1882 – March 9, 1961) was an American ragtime and dixieland jazz composer, bandleader and clarinetist. Sweatman was one of the first African-American musicians to have fans nationwide. He was also a trailblazer in the racial integration of musical groups.

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