Jester Joseph Hairston 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".
Jester Hairston
Active - 1936 - 1999 |
Birth - Jul 9, 1901 |
Death - Jan 18, 2000 |
Genres - Drama, Action-Adventure, Comedy, Music, Biography
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Subgenres - Silent Feature, Biographical Film, African- Biographical Dramas, Baseball, Blaxploitation Film
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Gester Hairston, Jasper J. Hairston, Jester J. Hairston, Jester Joseph Hairston, Rolly-
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