John Kander

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John Kander is an American composer, best known for his collaboration with lyricist Fred Ebb. Born on March 18, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri, Kander began his career as a rehearsal pianist for the legendary Broadway choreographer Jerome Robbins. Kander and Ebb first teamed up in the early 1960s, and together they went on to create some of the most successful and innovative musicals of the 20th century. Their collaborations include "Cabaret," "Chicago," "Kiss of the Spider Woman," and "The Scottsboro Boys," among others. Kander's music is known for its versatility, incorporating a wide range of styles and influences, including jazz, pop, and classical music. He has also written music for film and television, including the theme song for the hit TV series "New York, New York." Over the course of his career, Kander has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts, and the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. In addition to his collaborations with Ebb, Kander has also worked with other lyricists, including Fred's longtime collaborator, the late Richard Maltby Jr. Despite Ebb's death in 2004, Kander has continued to write music for the stage, and his work remains an important and influential part of the American musical theatre canon.}

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An Evening with Fred Ebb and John Kander
Concert Performance (1973)
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Irma La Douce
Encores! Concert (2014)
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Gypsy
Lyric Stage Production (2011)
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Gypsy
Broadway Revival (2008)
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Gypsy
Encores! Summer Stars Production (2007)
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Gypsy
Ravinia Festival Concert (2006)
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Gypsy
Broadway Revival (2003)
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Gypsy
Television Production (1993)
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Gypsy
Broadway Revival (1989)
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Gypsy
Broadway Revival (1974)
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Cabaret
Film Version (1972)
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Irma La Douce
National Tour (1962)
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Gypsy
1st National Tour (1961)
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Irma La Douce
Broadway Production (1960)
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Gypsy
Original Broadway Production (1959)
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Conversation Piece
Off-Broadway Revival (1957)
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Wait for Me World
Composer Demo (1972-1973)
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Flora, The Red Menace
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70, Girls, 70
Composer Demo (1970)
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From ChatGPT

John Kander is an American composer, best known for his collaboration with lyricist Fred Ebb. Born on March 18, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri, Kander began his career as a rehearsal pianist for the legendary Broadway choreographer Jerome Robbins. Kander and Ebb first teamed up in the early 1960s, and together they went on to create some of the most successful and innovative musicals of the 20th century. Their collaborations include "Cabaret," "Chicago," "Kiss of the Spider Woman," and "The Scottsboro Boys," among others. Kander's music is known for its versatility, incorporating a wide range of styles and influences, including jazz, pop, and classical music. He has also written music for film and television, including the theme song for the hit TV series "New York, New York." Over the course of his career, Kander has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts, and the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. In addition to his collaborations with Ebb, Kander has also worked with other lyricists, including Fred's longtime collaborator, the late Richard Maltby Jr. Despite Ebb's death in 2004, Kander has continued to write music for the stage, and his work remains an important and influential part of the American musical theatre canon.}

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