Clarence Williams
Clarence Williams grew up in a musical world. His musician father decided to
move the family to New Orleans. Clarence Williams started out as a singer,
before becoming a pianist and writing his first compositions. He performed as a
musician, but soon discovered an entrepreneurial spirit that made him a
"matchmaker" of talent. He began publishing compositions by some of the most
illustrious composers and performers of black American music, including King
Oliver, Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet. He became artistic director for the
Okeh label, which recruited in the early 20s to e...
Baby Won't You Please Come HomeBessie Smith, Clarence Williams and Down Home Super Trio
Bessie Smith
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Get up off Your KneesClarence Williams and Ethel Waters
Vintage Songs Of Sex, Drugs & Cigarettes
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Organ Grinder BluesClarence Williams, Victoria Spivey and Clarence Williams' Blue Five
The Clarence Williams Collection Vol. 2 - 1928
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Organ Grinder BluesClarence Williams and Ethel Waters
The Clarence Williams Collection Vol. 2 - 1928
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Everybody Loves My BabyClarence Williams and Clarence Williams' Blue Five
Louis Armstrong: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man 1923-1934
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I Want Every Bit of ItBessie Smith and Clarence Williams
1921 1933
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