John Kander
John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) is an American composer, known largely for his work in the musical theater. As part of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb (with lyricist Fred Ebb), Kander wrote the scores for 15 musicals, including Cabaret (1966) and Chicago (1975), both of which were later adapted into acclaimed films. He and Ebb also wrote the standard "New York, New York" (also known as "Theme from New York, New York").
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Harold Kander |
| Born | March 18, 1927 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Musical theatre, film, television |
| Occupation(s) | Composer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Years active | 1957–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Albert Stephenson (m. 2010) |
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