Composer
W.C. Handy
American blues composer and musician (1873–1958)
1873–1958
6 works in the index
- Born
- 1873
- Died
- 1958
- Birthplace
- Florence
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
W.C. Handy — American blues composer and musician (1873–1958). W.C. Handy was born in 1873 in Florence. The recorded year of death is 1958. The biographical record lists citizenship or historical state as United States.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Vocal, Piano, Guitar
- Genres represented
- Jazz, Blues, Classical, pop, Pop
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 6
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | — | — | — | Piano, Guitar, Vocal | Blues, Jazz, Classical, Pop | 34 |
| Memphis Blues | — | — | — | Piano, Vocal | pop | 13 |
| The Memphis Blues | — | — | — | Vocal | Jazz | 6 |
| Careless Love | — | — | — | Piano, Vocal | — | 2 |
| Memphis Blues Performed by Wc Handy | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Louis Blues | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. This short biography is assembled from the recorded facts. Authority record: VIAF 66546785. Portrait: Carl Van Vechten, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.