Originally posted in 2010 Today is the birthday of Clarence Williams (1893-1965), one of the first artists to use the word “jazz” to publicize his work. The Plaquemine, Louisiana native ran away from home to join Billy Kersands Traveling Minstrel Show, then settled in New Orleans where he became a popular piano player, singer and M.C. […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:18AM on October 8, 2013