What do “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Jeepers Creepers,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You” have in common? They are all part of the Great American Songbook, a canon of popular American music written in the early 20th century.
Former WXXI Classical “Fascinatin’ Rhythm” host Michael Lasser has written a new book on the art and craft of that music with co-author Harmon Greenblatt.
This hour, the authors join us to discuss their work, and we hear some of the music with live accompaniment from pianist Alan Jones.
Our guests:
- Michael Lasser, former host of “Fascinatin’ Rhythm” on WXXI Classical 91.5, and co-author of “Say It with a Beautiful Song: The Art and Craft of the Great American Songbook”
- Harmon Greenblatt, co-author of “Say It with a Beautiful Song: The Art and Craft of the Great American Songbook”
- Alan Jones, pianist
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