Clarence Williams - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	October 08, 1893
Birthplace	Plaquemine, Louisiana, USA
Zodiac Sign	Libra - (see also Clarence Williams's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Snake
Generation	Lost Generation
Known For	Pioneering work in jazz as a pianist, composer, and music publisher, as well as for discovering and promoting several key jazz artists.

Intro

Clarence Williams was an influential American jazz pianist, composer, promoter, and publisher, recognized for his significant contributions to early jazz, especially during the 1920s and 1930s.

Early Life & Background

Born in Plaquemine, Louisiana, Clarence Williams grew up in a musical family and moved to New Orleans at a young age, where he began working in music-related jobs before establishing himself as a bandleader and publisher.

Career Highlights

• Co-wrote and published numerous jazz standards, including 'Royal Garden Blues', 'Baby Won’t You Please Come Home', and 'Sugar Blues'.
• Founded his own music publishing company in New York City, becoming one of the most prominent African-American publishers of his time.
• Recorded with major jazz artists such as Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, and King Oliver.
• Mentored and promoted artists like Fats Waller and Sippie Wallace.
• Led various recording ensembles, including Clarence Williams’ Blue Five.

Trivia

• His wife, Eva Taylor, was a famed blues singer and frequently collaborated with him.
• Williams was instrumental in helping the careers of numerous jazz and blues musicians.
• Many of his compositions have become jazz standards and are still performed today.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Williams_(musician)