Jester Hairston
(1901-2000)
American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor
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Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor. He was regarded as a leading expert on Negro spirituals and choral music. His notable compositions include "Amen," a gospel-tinged theme from the film Lilies of the Field and a 1963 hit for The Impressions, and the Christmas song "Mary's Boy Child".
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Jester Joseph Hairston 9 July 1901 Belews Creek, North Carolina, USA
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18 January 2000 (aged 98) Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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