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James Wesley Miley (Bub Miley, King of the Plunger Mute) was born on 3 April, 1903 in Aiken, South Carolina, USA, is a Soundtrack, Composer. Discover Bubber Miley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Bubber Miley networth?

Popular As James Wesley Miley (Bub Miley, King of the Plunger Mute)
Occupation soundtrack,composer
Age 29 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 3 April, 1903
Birthday 3 April
Birthplace Aiken, South Carolina, USA
Date of death 20 May, 1932
Died Place Welfare Island, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Bubber Miley Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bubber Miley worth at the age of 29 years old? Bubber Miley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Bubber Miley's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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Timeline

1931

In June 1931, Bubber made his final recordings. Six months later, in January 1932, he and his band were in their opening week, as the feature of "Harlem Scandals," when he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He entered the hospital April 1932 and died about a month later on 20th May, he was only 29 years old.

1930

He went on to play with Zutty Singleton and toured France with the Noble Sissle Orchestra in 1930.

1929

Miley's alcoholism made him an unreliable band member, which led Duke to fire him in 1929.

1926

James Wesley "Bubber" Miley was an American early jazz trumpet and cornet player. Bubber Miley was the master of the plunger mute. His growling, drunken wah-wah sounding trumpet playing was largely responsible for Duke Ellington's early success and was the most prominent voice in Duke's bands throughout the years of 1926 to 1928.

Louis Toodle-OO" and "Black and Tan Fantasy" and starred on many of Ellington's recordings during the years 1926 to 1928.

1923

Miley joined banjoist Elmer Snowden's Washingtonians in 1923 and stayed on when Duke Ellington took over. Miley was influenced by King Oliver, but developed his own distinctive style of playing with mutes and derbys. Miley co-wrote "East St.

1921

In 1921, he took over Johnny Dunn's spot in Mamie Smith's Jazz Hounds, and toured and recorded with her off and on until 1923.

1920

Born in South Carolina, he grew up in New York and played professionally starting in 1920.