Henry Crowder [SEP] date of death
Henry Crowder
Henry Crowder (1890–1955) was an African-American jazz musician. He was an important figure in the European jazz culture of his time.
Crowder was born in Gainesville, Georgia, to a poor family and was largely a self-taught musician. Crowder began his career playing piano in the brothels of Washington, D.C. and rose to become an important bandleader here before leaving for Europe in 1928.
He was best known for his romantic and professional involvement with avant-garde poet, muse, and
, MA, b. 17 Aug 1786, d. 29 Mar 1822; Sarah Couper, b. 5 Apr 1788, d.(date unknown); Robert Thomson Couper, b. 6 Jan 1790, d. 4 Feb 1803; William Couper, M.D., b. 30 Apr 1792, d. 4 Aug 1857; Henry Glassford Couper, b. 20 May 1793, d. 27 Oct 1800; Henry Couper, b. 20 Sep 1801, d.(date unknown)
External links.
- University of Glasgow Story; People; James Couper
- Family Research, Community