November 30, 2006
'Funny, It Doesn't Sound Jewish' at National Arts Club
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 8 PMNational Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South (at 20th St. between Park Avenue & Irving Place), New York City
Free event.
Funny, It Doesn't Sound Jewish Slide Lecture, Musical Performance & Booksigning
In his latest book, Funny, It Doesn't Sound Jewish, composer and author, Jack Gottlieb chronicles how Jewish songwriters and composers transformed American popular music of the mid-twentieth-century. Dr. Gottlieb will play piano and show vintage images as he illustrates the connection, citing instances where Yiddish songs and cantorial music were adapted by Jewish songwriters as they penned tunes for Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood. The book (which includes a CD) will be available at NAC member discount. A reception will follow.
Posted by jmwc at November 30, 2006 05:43 PM