Performance
Jester-Hairston
Jester-Hairston is credited on 2 releases across 1 albums tracked on Gatefold, active since 1959 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.
2
Pressings credited
1
Albums
1
Decade active
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In collections
Biography
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 black spirituals and choral music. His notable compositions include "Amen", a gospel-tinged theme from the film Lilies of the Field and a 1964 hit for the Impressions, and the Christmas song "Mary's Boy Child".
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Credited work
2 releases · 1 albums · active since 1959
- Performance · 2
Frequent collaborators
- Roger Williams (2)
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