Clarence Williams
Clarence Williams (October 8, 1898 or October 6, 1893 – November 6, 1965) was an American jazz pianist, composer, promoter, vocalist, theatrical producer, and publisher.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 well-regarded local entertainer also playing piano, and was composing new tunes by 1913. Williams was a good businessman and worked arranging and managing entertainment at the local African American vaudeville theater as well as at various saloons and dance halls around Rampart Street, and at clubs and houses in Storyville.
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Total 5 sheet(s) found, listing between 0 - 5.
Song | Added By | Pages | Instruments | Sheet Type | File |
I've Found A New Baby |
Girma (7)
4898d ago
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1 | Piano, Guitar, Vocal, Bass | Other | |
relaxin |
andreyka (52)
4916d ago
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8 | Piano | Transcription | |
Wildflower Rag (Shake 'Em Up) |
isham622003 (6)
4973d ago
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3 | Piano | Original | |
Echo of Spring |
joachimsundling (2)
5014d ago
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4 | Piano | Original | |
Wild Cat Blues |
weissart (23)
5194d ago
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2 | Piano, Guitar, Clarinet | Transcription |