Composers

Gussie Lord Davis

1863 - 1899

About

Gussie Lord Davis was one of America’s earliest successful African American composers. He is most known for his popular music, which made him famous on Tin Pan Alley. He published more than three hundred songs.

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Works by Gussie Lord Davis

Title Published Size Solo with Ensemble Duration Range Level Orchestration
My Creole Sue (arranged by H. Alberti) Yes Full Orchestra Cornet and Trombone Professional 1121-2hn, drm, pn, str