Spencer Williams (1889 - 1965)

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Spencer Williams (October 14, 1889 - July 14, 1965) was a USA jazz and popular music composer, pianist, and singer.

Spencer Williams was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He usually gave the dates as October 14, 1889, although he may have been older. Williams was reserved or contradictory in talking about his early life, perhaps because he grew up with underworld ties in the Storyville District.

Williams was performing in Chicago by 1907, and moved to New York City about 1916. After arriving ... (lire la suite)
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