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Katherine K. Davis

real name Katherine Kennicott Davis

Katherine K. Davis is credited on 2,836 releases across 792 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1957–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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2,836

Credits

792

Albums

8

Decades active

369

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American composer, pianist, & composer of famous Christmas carol "Carol Of The Drum (The Little Drummer Boy)".
Born June 25, 1892 in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA.
Died April 20, 1980 in Littleton, Massachusetts, USA.
Davis was also a teacher. She taught at Wellesley and in private schools in Philadelphia and Concord, and was a freelance editor and arranger.
Harry Simeone & Henry Onorati added lyrics & title to her composition, including "The Little Drummer Boy" title.

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2,836 releases · 792 albums · active 1957–2025

  • Performance · 2,885
  • Other credits · 73

Studios: Abbey Road Studios · RCA Victor Studios, Nashville · Wiener Konzerthaus · Wisseloord Studios

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