Jerome Kern Collection: Softcover Edition (Paperback)

Jerome Kern

ISBN 10: 0881889032 / ISBN 13: 9780881889031

Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 1988

About this Item

Paperback. (P/V/G Composer Collection). The definitive collection of the work of Jerome Kern, one of the most beloved composers of all-time. This second edition features 49 original sheet music arrangements including all verses. Also includes a biography with photos of Jerome Kern, a brief narrative and photos for each song, plus Oscar Hammerstein's moving eulogy for his friend. Featured songs include: All the Things You Are * Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man * A Fine Romance * I'm Old Fashioned * The Last Time I Saw Paris * Let's Begin * Look for the Silver Lining * Ol' Man River * Nobody Else but Me * Smoke Gets in Your Eyes * The Way You Look Tonight * Who? * Why Do I Love You? * and more. The definitive collection of the work of Jerome Kern, one of the most beloved composers of all-time. The 46 songs in this book are the original sheet music arrangements including all verses. Also included are a biography with photos of Jerome Kern, a brief narrative and photos for each song, plus Oscar Hammerstein's moving eulogy for his friend. Featured songs include: Look for the Silver Lining * Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man * Ol' Man River * Smoke Gets in Your Eyes * All the Things You Are * The Last Time I Saw Paris * and more. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jerome Kern Collection: Softcover Edition (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0881889032
• ISBN 13: 9780881889031
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This piano, vocal, and guitar songbook features 49 of composer Jerome Kern’s most enduring Broadway and American standards, arranged for singers, pianists, and accompanists seeking expressive, authentic repertoire. Each song is presented in standard notation with vocal lines, chord symbols, and full verses, allowing performers to experience these classics as originally intended.

The collection combines Jerome Kern sheet music with a biography, along with notes and photos for each song, giving performers and music lovers a deeper connection to the theatrical and historical roots of the repertoire. Oscar Hammerstein’s eulogy adds a personal and reflective dimension.

With a range of tempos, moods, and iconic standards, this collection is suited for rehearsal, study, and performance. It supports vocal development, accompaniment skills, and stylistic awareness across classic musical theater and American song traditions.

Song List
All The Things You Are * All Through The Day * Bill * Can I Forget You * Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man * Can't Help Singing * Dearly Beloved * Don't Ever Leave Me * A Fine Romance * The Folks Who Live On The Hill * I Dream Too Much * I Won't Dance * I'm Old Fashioned * I've Told Ev'ry Little Star * In Love In Vain * Ka-lu-a * The Last Time I Saw Paris * Let's Begin * Long Ago (And Far Away) * Look For The Silver Lining * Lovely To Look At * Make Believe * The Night Was Made For Love * Nobody Else But Me * Ol' Man River * Pick Yourself Up * Remind Me * She Didn't Say Yes * The Siren's Song * Smoke Gets In Your Eyes * The Song Is You * Sunny * Sure Thing * They Didn't Believe Me * Till The Clouds Roll By * The Touch Of Your Hand * Up With The Lark * The Way You Look Tonight * Whip-Poor-Will * Who? * Why Do I Love You? * Why Was I Born? * Yesterdays * You Are Love * You Couldn't Be Cuter * You Were Never Lovelier