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Clarence williams bio
Clarence Williams (musician)
American jazz pianist, composer, producer, and publisher
Clarence Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1893-10-08)October 8, 1893 or (1898-10-08)October 8, 1898 (sources differ) Plaquemine, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 1965 (age 67 or 72) Queens, New York City |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Piano |
Musical artist
Clarence Williams (October 8, 1898[1][2] or October 6, 1893[3] – November 6, 1965)[1][2][3] was an American jazz pianist, composer, promoter, vocalist, theatrical producer, and publisher.
Biography
Williams was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Dennis, a bassist, and Sally Williams, and ran away from home at age 12 to join Billy Kersands' Traveling Minstrel Show, then moved to New Orleans.
At first, Williams worked shining shoes and doing odd jobs, but soon became known as a singer and master of ceremonies. By the early 1910s, he was a w