Jester Hairston

Jester Hairston

1901-2000 US, Belews Creek, North Carolina
Composer / Songwriter / Arranger / Conductor of World
A.k.a. Jester Joseph Hairston

Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor. He was regarded as a leading expert on Negro spirituals and choral music. His notable compositions include "Amen," a gospel-tinged theme from the film Lilies of the Field and a 1963 hit for The Impressions, and the Christmas song "Mary's Boy Child".

Genres

World
Folk
Blues
Classical
R&B/Soul

Plays With

Dr. Jester Hairston And His Chorus

Popular Tracks

White Christmas on Christmas Piano - Classy Classical Christmas Compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Christmas Party Allstars & Canciones Infantiles

Amen on Lilies Of The Field by Jerry Goldsmith & His Orchestra

Amen / Sunday Morning / Amen on Lilies Of The Field by Jerry Goldsmith & His Orchestra

Amen on 16 Great Christmas Classics Volume 3 by Various Artists

Mary's Boy Child on We Wish You A Merry Christmas by Roberto Alagna, Bryn Terfel, José Carreras & Plácido Domingo

Mary's Little Boy Child on A Quintessential Christmas by Quintessential Vocal Ensemble

Mary's Boy Child on Greatest Christmas Choir Album by Various Artists

Maria's Zoon on Vrolijke Christelijke Kinderliedjes, Vol. 10: Jezus = Koning by Various Artists

Mary's Little Boy Child - West Indies on Joy to the World: A Celebration of International Music of the Season by United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants

Mary's Boychild on Best of Christmas - Accordion by Various Artists

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Band Members

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Amen	Jester Hairston	2014	Single
Spirituals	Jester Hairston	1989	Album
The Jester Hairston Collection	Jester Hairston	1984	Album
Amen	Jester Hairston	1977	Album
An Evening With Jester Hairston	Jester Hairston Directing The Bakersfield Masterworks Chorale	1977	Album
Jester Hairston Concert	Jester Hairston With The Utah State University Concert Chorale	1970	Album
Jester Hairston TV Concert	Jester Hairston, The Utah State University Concert Chorale	1970	Album
Perfil En Canciones De La Vida Del Negro	Jester Hairston	1970	Album
High School Choir Festival	Jester Hairston	1967	Album
1967 Pacific Music Clinic	Pacific Music Clinic, Jim Douglass, Jester Hairston, Carmen Dragon, Robert Wagner	1967	Album
An Evening Of Spirituals	Jester Hairston	1961	Album
You Better Mind	Jester Hairston		Single

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