Palmer, Jack.

Jack Palmer (1900-1976) was a self-educated pianist and composer who started his career in Greenwich VIllage in the 1920s. He co-wrote many songs, the best known of which include "Everybody Loves My Baby" (1924) and "I've Found a New Baby" (1926) written with Spencer Williams. Palmer wrote many songs for motion picture sound tracks such as "Jumpin Jive" (1939) and "Boog It" (1940) both with Cab Calloway. He performed and worked for decades with many of the jazz greats like Lionel Hampton and Duke Ellington. In 1971 Palmer was included in the ASCAP Hall of Fame.

From the description of Jack Palmer papers, 1925-1975. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 74670168