Alfred Burt
Composer

Alfred Burt Net Worth

Alfred Burt was a Jazz composer born in 1920 who had a net worth of $61 million. He wrote 15 Christmas carols from 1942 to 1954, including "Some Children See Him" and "The Star Carol". His music has been enjoyed by generations of people and his legacy lives on.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 22, 1920
Birth Place Michigan
Age 103 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $61 Million (2024)

About

Jazz artist who wrote 15 Christmas carols from 1942 until 1954, including "Some Children See Him" in 1951 and "The Star Carol" in 1954.

Before Fame

He studied music at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He became a member of the Alvino Rey Orchestra in 1949.

Trivia

His carols were originally meant for his family and friends, but he rehearsed his 1952 carol "Come, Dear Children" with the Blue Reys in order to get the harmonies correct. They asked to perform it publicly, he consented, and the carol became a hit.

Family Life

His father Bates Burt, an Episcopalian pastor, began the tradition of including an original Christmas carol in the Christmas cards he would send out to family and friends each year. He asked his son to take over the tradition in 1942, something that would continue until Alfred's death in 1954.

Associated With

His songs were covered by such artists as Nat King Cole and Tennessee Ernie Ford.

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