Clarence Profit, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Clarence Profit

American musician

Date of Birth: 26-Jun-1912

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 22-Oct-1944

Profession: pianist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Clarence Profit (June 26, 1912 – October 22, 1944) was a jazz pianist and composer associated with swing. He came from a musical family and began studying piano at the age of three and he led a ten-piece band in New York City in his teens.
A visit to his grandparents in Antigua resulted in his staying in the Caribbean for five years.
He also led a group in Bermuda.
He returned to the US and led a trio.
He co-composed "Lullaby In Rhythm" with Edgar Sampson.
He was respected in his era, but after his early death fell into obscurity.
He was born, and died, in New York City.