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James W. Tate | |
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| Born | 30 July 1875 |
| Died | 5 February 1922 (aged 46) |
| Occupation(s) | composer and producer |
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Clarice Mayne |
James William Tate (30 July 1875 – 5 February 1922) was an English songwriter, accompanist, composer and producer of revues and pantomimes in the early years of the 20th century.
After working in the for five years, in 1897 Tate became Musical Director at the Carl Rosa Opera Company and then at Wyndham's Theatre. In 1898 he toured as the conductor for Lottie Collins, whom he married in 1902. After Lottie Collins's death in 1910, Tate married Clarice Mayne in 1912; he had been her accompanist since 1906. He composed numerous music hall songs during these years, and had songs interpolated in shows.
Julian Wylie formed a partnership with Tate, creating and producing pantomimes and revues just before the First World War, as well as musicals such as High Jinks (1916). He continued to write the music for popular songs, including several in The Maid of the Mountains and sometimes full scores for shows such as The Beauty Spot (1917). Wylie and Tate continued to produce revues and pantomimes, while Tate continued to write songs. The Wylie-Tate company continued through the 1920s and into the 1930s despite Tate's death, and Wylie continued to use Tate's music in further shows.