Jester Hairston

Jester Hairston

Musician · US · 1901–2000

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Discography

Albums
SpiritualsSpirituals1989

Tracklist not collected yet.

Achievements

Award
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Archive

Passport
Country

US

Born

1901-07-09

Died

2000-01-18

Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Jester Hariston

ISNI

0000000076897118

Description

American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor (1901-2000)

Extract from Wikipedia

Jester Joseph Hairston was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor and actor. He was regarded as a leading expert on black spirituals and choral music. His notable compositions include "Amen", a gospel-tinged theme from the film Lilies of the Field and a 1964 hit for the Impressions, and the Christmas song "Mary's Boy Child".

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