Includes list of known compositions by Sweatman. Includes discography (p. 188-208), bibliographical references (p. 222-225), and index.
Contents:
In defense of Wilbur Sweatman : a response to his critics -- Missouri childhood -- "Pickaninnies," Ernest Hogan, and a world tour -- Circus and minstrelsy : touring life with Cornet Kings P.G. Lowery and W.C. Handy -- The anchorage for the world's marvels : the Minneapolis years -- Chicago and an entertainment revolution -- The original and much-imitated ragtime clarinetist -- Ev'rybody's crazy 'bout the doggone blues -- Rainy day blues -- The ragtime dinosaur -- The daddy of the clarinet -- The silent years -- Appendix 1. Lisitng of known compositions by Wilbur Sweatman -- Appendix 2. Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Circus Route, 1902 -- Appendix 3. The speeds and pitches of Wilbur Sweatman's recordings -- Appendix 4. Quantities of Wilbur Sweatman's Columbia records shipped to dealers.
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