[Dixielandjazz] Eubie Blake's Birthday

[Ron L]

No one yet has mentioned that today is Eubie Blake's birthday.

I had the privilege of meeting him a couple of times, while assisting the
New Black Eagles.  One time, Blake was being interviewed by a Channel 4
(Boston, MA) reporter who asked him about his childhood.  He mentioned that
when he learned piano, he only played the black keys because they weren't
allowed to touch the white ones!

I recall shaking his hand.  His fingers seemed to go on forever.

Ron L