Deems Taylor

(1885-1966)

American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music

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Joseph Deems Taylor (December 22, 1885 – July 3, 1966) was an American composer, radio commentator, music critic, and author. Nat Benchley, co-editor of The Lost Algonquin Roundtable, referred to him as "the dean of American music." He was elected a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1934.

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Born	Joseph Deems Taylor 22 December 1885 New York City
Died	3 July 1966 (aged 80) New York City, NY
Zodiac	Capricorn
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