James J. Vaughan

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James J. Vaughan
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Born1870
Died1935
Occupation
  • Composer
  • Musical director
  • Band leader

James J. Vaughan, also known as James Vaughn, (1870 - 1935) was a composer, musical director, and band leader in the United States.[1] He wrote music for several musicals.[2] He was among the first African American musicians to play at Carnegie Hall in 1912.[3]

He wrote songs for several Will Marion Cook musical productions.[3][4] He and James Reese organized the Clef Club, a union for African American musicians. It was integrated with the American Federation of Musicians in 1914[3]

He worked for Williams and Walker (Bert Williams and George Walker (vaudeville)).[5] He conducted the orchestra and performed piano accompaniment on tour in In Dahomey.[6]

References

  1. https://nwr-site-liner-notes.s3.amazonaws.com/80731.pdf
  2. "James J. Vaughan – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Cullen, Frank; Hackman, Florence; McNeilly, Donald (August 8, 2007). "Vaudeville old & new: an encyclopedia of variety performances in America". Psychology Press – via Google Books.
  4. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1068&context=musicfacpub
  5. Smith, Eric Ledell (August 8, 1992). "Bert Williams: A Biography of the Pioneer Black Comedian". McFarland – via Google Books.
  6. "Negro musicians and their music". digital.library.upenn.edu.

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