Musician Dictionary

Walter Davis

African American blues singer and pianist (1912–1963) · American blues singer and pianist

DescriptionAfrican American blues singer and pianist (1912–1963)
Source: Wikidata
Born1912-03-01
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceGrenada Grenada
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1963-10-22
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathSt. Louis St. Louis
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationpianist
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentspiano
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsBluebird Records Blue Note Victor Talking Machine Company
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Davis W Davis W. Davis W.Davis Walter Davies Walter Davis Jr.

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