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While studying at
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in London and became a celebrity. In the late 20s he recorded in London a single title, "Eskimo
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solos, he wrote over 300 piano pieces, many of which were named after flowers and trees, including his best-known composition,
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on 31 March 1959 and his ashes were placed in the Cedar Lawn Rose Bed. His name is listed in the Book of
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