Larry Steele (producer)

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This article is about the songwriter and impresario. For the basketball player, see Larry Steele.
Larry Steele
Born1913
DiedJune 19, 1980
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation(s)Producer, composer, songwriter

Larry Steele (1913 – 1980) was an American songwriter, composer, and impresario, notable for his all-black variety revue shows. Steele was dubbed the "Black Flo Ziegfeld" for his dazzling productions.[2][3] He toured with his troupe called Smart Affairs between from 1947 to 1970. Performers featured in Smart Affairs included Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., Sara Vaughan, and Lou Rawls. As a songwriter, Steele wrote over 200 songs over the course of his career.[4]

  1. ^ "Larry Steele's Smart Affairs (1946-1971) •". 5 March 2014.
  2. ^ Noonan, Tom (May 5, 1958). "'Smart Affairs of '58' Romps At Deauville, Pulls Crowds". Billboard. p. 7.
  3. ^ "Larry Steele's 'Smart Affairs' A Hit In Puerto Rico". Jet: 60. October 26, 1967.
  4. ^ "Larry Steele Forms Own Music Publishing Firm". Jet: 55. March 20, 1969.