Houston Davis
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Not to be confused with James Houston Davis (1899–2000), American singer, songwriter, and politician.
Houston Davis (born William Houston Davis; December 15, 1914 – November 15, 1987) was an American composer, arranger, teacher of music, dance band drummer, and later in his career, a justice of the peace in Hinds County, Mississippi.[1][2]
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Birth name | William Houston Davis |
Born | (1914-12-15)December 15, 1914 Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
Died | November 15, 1987(1987-11-15) (aged 72) Jackson, Mississippi |
Genres | Big band jazz; popular music |
Occupation(s) | Composer, arranger, music educator, drummer |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Years active | 1935–1962 |
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