Lawrence Benjamin Brown | |
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Born | Jacksonville, Florida | August 29, 1893
Died | December 25, 1972 | (aged 79)
Occupation(s) | Arranger; accompanist, singer |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 1924–1963 |
Lawrence Benjamin Brown (August 29, 1893 – December 25, 1972) was an American singer, composer and pianist born in Jacksonville, Florida. He is best known for his arrangements of Negro spirituals, many of which he performed as accompanist for Paul Robeson, performing on piano and singing harmony.