Between the years of 1925 and 1929, Jefferson made over 80 recordings for Paramount Records and became the first commercially successful male black artist. Jefferson died from mysterious circumstances on the streets of Chicago during the winter of 1929, and is buried in the Wortham Black Cemetery. Lord, there's just one favor I ask of you, see that my grave is kept clean.
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