Complex sentence: Avery Claflin (January 21 1898-January 9 1979) was an American composer, although he studied law and business, later pursuing a career in banking.
Split into simpler sentences: Avery Claflin (1898-1979) was born on January 21,1898, and he died on January 9,1979. Claflin was an American composer, although he studied law and business, later pursuing a career in banking.