Jerome Kern (1885-1945) is considered one of the most versatile and
influential of all American theatre and film composers. His pioneer
work in developing a truly American musical sound inspired many of
the great songwriters of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, and his songs
include dozens of beloved standards still heard today, such as
"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "The Way You Look Tonight." The
Jerome Kern Encyclopedia consists of entries on people, theatre and
film musicals, songs, subjects, and themes related to the composer.
Not only are all of Kern's stage and screen projects from 1904 to
1946 covered, but there are also entries on all the major
librettists and lyricists with whom he worked, as well as
producers, directors, actors, and other individuals who figured
prominently in his career. Approximately 100 of Kern's most
important songs are discussed, and other entries address awards,
collaborations, working methods, song styles, and other related
subjects. The encyclopedia also includes a brief biography of Kern,
a chronology of his life and work, and appendices on recordings,
interpolations, revivals, and remakes. The most complete work on
one of America's greatest composers, this fascinating, readable,
and extensive look at Kern will appeal to theatregoers, movie
musical fans, students, teachers, and professionals in musical
theatre.
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