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Jerome Kern's death...
Jerome Kern's death...
Item # 718980
November 12, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 12, 1945
* Jerome Kern death w/ photo
* Show Boat musical composer fame
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "JEROME KERN DIES AT 60 IN N. Y. HOSPITAL" with subhead and small photo of Kern. (see images)
Complete in 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
background: Jerome Kern was a transformative figure in American music, best known for pioneering the integration of music and story in musical theatre, most notably with the groundbreaking 1927 musical Show Boat. Born in 1885, Kern composed over 700 songs and more than 100 stage works, blending European operetta traditions with the rhythms and harmonies of American jazz and popular music to create a distinct, emotionally expressive style. His collaborations with lyricists like Oscar Hammerstein II, Dorothy Fields, and P.G. Wodehouse produced timeless standards such as “Ol’ Man River,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “All the Things You Are.” Kern’s work helped shift Broadway away from light, plotless revues toward serious, character-driven storytelling, influencing generations of composers who followed. Later in his career, he brought his talents to Hollywood, where he continued to innovate in film musicals, winning two Academy Awards. Jerome Kern’s legacy lies in his unmatched melodic gift and his role in shaping the American musical into a respected and enduring art form.
Category: The 20th Century
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