A fine romance : Jewish songwriters, American songs /

A look at the formation of the American songbook-the timeless numbers that became jazz standards, iconic love songs, and sound tracks to famous movies-and explores the extraordinary fact that this songbook was written almost exclusively by Jews. -- Dust jacket.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lehman, David, 1948-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Nextbook/Schocken, [2009]
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Jewish encounters.
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Description
Summary:A look at the formation of the American songbook-the timeless numbers that became jazz standards, iconic love songs, and sound tracks to famous movies-and explores the extraordinary fact that this songbook was written almost exclusively by Jews. -- Dust jacket.
Physical Description:249 pages ; 20 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780805242508
0805242503