Houston Davis

Not to be confused with James Houston Davis (1899–2000), American singer, songwriter, and politician.
Houston Davis
Born
William Houston Davis

(1914-12-15)December 15, 1914
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
DiedNovember 15, 1987(1987-11-15) (aged 72)
Jackson, Mississippi
GenresBig band jazz; popular music
OccupationsComposer, arranger, music educator, drummer
InstrumentDrums
Years active1935–1962

Houston Davis (born William Houston Davis; December 15, 1914 – November 15, 1987) was an American composer, arranger, teacher of music, dance band drummer, and later in his career, a justice of the peace in Hinds County, Mississippi.

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