Stars of Vaudeville #494: Clarence Williams
Todays 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. By the mid [...]