Harry DeCosta
Biography
Harry DeCosta (25 June 1885, New York, N.Y. – 23 June 1964, Hollywood, Calif.) was an American composer and pianist.
He worked as a pianist for several publishers, wrote music for vaudeville and radio, and served as an accompanist to Jones and Hare. His most famous song is Tiger Rag.
Works for Winds
- At the Coffee Coolers Tea (arr. Taylor) (1918)
- He Draws No Color Line (1918)
- The Little Grey Mother (arr. Taylor) (1915)
- That Soothing Serenade (arr. Taylor) (1918)
- Tuba Tiger Rag (arr. Henderson and Marshall) (1991)
Resources
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Harry DeCosta." Accessed 18 May 2018