Deems Taylor
Deems Taylor | |
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Taylor in 1950 | |
| Born | Joseph Deems Taylor December 22, 1885 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 3, 1966 (aged 80) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Kensico Cemetery |
| Occupation | Music critic |
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| Children | Joan Kennedy Taylor |
Joseph Deems Taylor (December 22, 1885 – July 3, 1966) was an American composer, radio commentator, music critic, and author. Nat Benchley, co-editor of The Lost Algonquin Roundtable, referred to him as "the dean of American music." He was elected a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1934.