The Jerome Kern Encyclopedia

The Jerome Kern Encyclopedia
Thomas S. Hischak (Author)

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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 most important composers, this fascinating, readable, and extensive look at the many aspects of this remarkable composer will appeal to theatregoers, movie musical fans, students, teachers, and professionals in musical theatre.

• Rank: #482253 in Books
• Published on: 2013-06-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 272 pages

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The Jerome Kern Encyclopedia : Hardback : Scarecrow Press : 9780810891678 : 0810891670 : 16 Jun 2013 : Jerome Kern (1885-1945) is considered one of the most versatile and influential of all American theatre and film composers. 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 covered, but there are also entries on all the major librettists and lyricists with

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JEROME KERN All The Things You Are Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 7" 45 ep vinyl record Condition: USED G+Tracks/songs Side 1:1. All The Things You Are (Jerome Kern) 2. People Will Say We're In LoveSide 2:1. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 2. ???? (Hans Sommer) RCA Victor PA944 45 EP White dog on labelJazz PopSmoke Gets In Your Eyes - Jerome Kern on youtubeFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"All the Things You Are" is a song composed by Jerome Kern, with lyrics written by Oscar Hammerstein II.[1] It was written for the musical Very Warm for May (1939),[2] where it was introduced by Hiram Sherman, Frances Mercer, Hollace Shaw, and Ralph Stuart. It was later featured in the film Broadway Rhythm[3] (1944), and was performed during the opening credits and as a recurring theme for the romantic comedy A Letter for Evie (1945). It was used in the 2005 film Mrs. Henderson Presents starring Judi Dench. The song ranked in the top five of the Record Buying Guide of Billboard, a pre-retail listing which surveyed primarily the jukebox industry. Recordings by Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, and Frankie Masters propelled the song during its initial popularity....Because of its combination of a strong melody and challenging but logical chord structure, "All the Things You Are" has become a popular jazz standard, and its changes have been used for such tunes as "Bird of Paradise" by Charlie Parker..."This is a vinyl record 7" in diameter that plays at 45 rpm on a turntable/record player,phonograph or jukebox.All sales are final.allmusic blog myspace twitter youtube SDL Desktop Translator from FreeTranslation.com. (Click on home tab to view free text translator.) Paypal Accepted ShippingUSPS calculated shipping via Post Office or Paypal Delivery confirmation number sent to buyer. Combined shipping: Add $1.00 for each additional item. Recycled packaging used when available. Buyer pays for return postage on opened packages or if item is returned to seller and reshipped. USA/Domestic Estimated arrival time for shipments via USPS: USA/Domestic Standard: (Media Mail, Parcel Post, First Class Mail) You should receive your shipment within 4-14 business days from the shipment date (up to 21 days in some cases). USA/Domestic Priority Mail: You should receive your shipment within 2-6 business days after shipment. USA/Domestic Express Mail: You should receive your shipment within the Next Day, Second Day, or Second Delivery Day, depending on the service commitment that was given at the time of acceptance.INTERNATIONAL Estimated arrival time for shipments via USPS: Your order should arrive within 3-6 weeks, though it may take up to 8-12 weeks depending on customs delays. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. Do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts". US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.Grading Scale for vinyl records (lps), cds, tapes, books and printed media.Condition note and disclaimer