English composer. His compositions were regarded by Anthony Wood as 'harsh and difficult. The only works to survive are six pieces in Playford's Court Ayres), seven two-part Preludes/Almains, 18 Almains/Corants and six other pieces.
Source: Norman Josephs/Andrew Ashbee: John Carwarden quoted from Grove Music Online accessed 06 February 2010
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