Favorite this☆ James Reese Europe Description: Portrait of James Reese Europe, also known as Jim Europe, ragtime and early jazz bandleader, arranger and composer. Europe wears World War I military uniform. Printed on front: "Lt. Jim Europe." Details Resource ID: hk002595 Subject: Europe, James Reese, 1881-1919 African American composers African American musicians Military uniforms Photographic prints Date Issued: Unknown year Format: 1 photographic print ; 12.75 x 9.25 in. Member of: E. Azalia Hackley Collection Filing Location: Oversize--Biography--Europe, James Reese Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.