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John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) is an American composer, known largely for his work in the musical theater. As part of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb (with lyricist Fred Ebb ), Kander wrote the scores for 15 musicals, including Cabaret (1966) and Chicago (1975), both of which were later adapted into acclaimed films.
John Kander, the composer half of the legendary songwriting team, Kander and Ebb that has produced Cabaret, Woman of the Year, The Act and the incomparable Chicago, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 18, 1927. Kander began studying music as a child and in his early career worked as a conductor and accompanying pianist for many productions.
Nov 25, 2015 · Kander and his partner, Fred Ebb, wrote the songs for a number of musicals, including Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Cabaret. His new double album is John Kander: Hidden Treasures.
Apr 4, 2023 · John Kander at home on the Upper West Side. His latest Broadway production, “New York, New York,” is scheduled to open April 26. Vincent Tullo for The New York Times. Jesse Green worked in ...
Jun 12, 2023 · The composer John Kander, 96, will be honored for Lifetime Achievement this evening. And no wonder: He has written the score for 16 Broadway musicals, from “A Family Affair” in 1962 to “New ...
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Apr 19, 2023 · The new Broadway musical New York, New York includes Kander and Ebb's songs from Scorsese's 1977 film. We listen back to an '83 interview with Kander and Ebb, plus '91 and '15 interviews with Kander.
Nov 23, 2023 · Returning to New York, New York. Key to Kander's success is his deep and abiding love of music. And at 96, he's still going. "It's a bad habit I can't get rid of," he jokes. New York, New York is ...
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