Peter Davis (musician)

Peter Davis
Background information
Also known asMr. Dave
Born(1887-10-25)October 25, 1887
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1971(1971-04-29) (aged 83)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
  • Jazz
  • folk
  • spirituals
Occupations
  • Musician
  • teacher
Instruments
  • Piano
  • organ
  • cornet
Years activec.1910s – c.1940s

Peter Davis (October 25, 1887 – April 29, 1971)[1] was an American musician who gave musical training to disadvantaged youths, including Louis Armstrong, at the Colored Waifs' Home for Boys in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2]

  1. ^ Mikell, Robert. "Peter Davis (ca. 1887-1971)". Blackpast.org. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  2. ^ Karst, James. "What became of the Colored Waifs Home band after Louis Armstrong left?". Nola.com. Retrieved 7 October 2023.