Melville Bernd Kaufman (April 23, 1879 โ€“ February 21, 1932) was a prolific American ragtime piano composer.[1] Kaufman was born in Newark, New Jersey. He was a composer of popular songs and instrumental music from 1912 to 1932.

Among his best known works were "Me-Ow", "More Candy", "Taxi", "Step With Pep" and "Pick A Chicken".

Kaufman died in New York City.

References

  1. โ†‘ Rehrig, William H. (1991). "Kaufman, Mel B. (1879โ€“1932)". In Paul E. Bierley (ed.). The Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music: Composers and Their Music (2 vols). Integrity Press. ISBN 978-0918048080. OCLC 477210625.
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