John Kander
American musical theatre composer · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1927 · age 99
John Harold Kander is an American composer, known largely for his work in the musical theater. As part of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb, Kander wrote the scores for 15 musicals, including Cabaret (1966) and Chicago (1975), both of which were later adapted into acclaimed films.
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He and Ebb also wrote the standard "New York, New York". The team received numerous nominations, including eleven for Tony Awards, two nominations for Academy Awards, and five for Golden Globe Awards.
