Lawrence Benjamin Brown, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lawrence Benjamin Brown

American composer, arranger and pianist

Date of Birth: 29-Aug-1893

Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 25-Dec-1972

Profession: composer, pianist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Lawrence Benjamin Brown (August 29, 1893 – December 25, 1972) was an African-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.