Skladatelé, textaři, aranžéři, hudebníci a skupiny spojené se skladbami na Manouke.
Americký skladatel a textař aktivní v populární hudbě a Tin Pan Alley.
Brazilský skladatel a textař samby působící na scéně pagod v Riu de Janeiru. Adilson Pinheiro Bispo (narozen 8. května 1952 v Rio de Janeiru), známý jako Adilson Bispo, je brazilský skladatel nejlépe známý pro hit „Conselho“ (napsaný spolu se Zé Roberto a nahrávka Almira Guineta v roce 1986). Jeho písně také nahráli umělci jako Beth Carvalho, Zeca Pagodinho, Elza Soares a další.
Adrian Ross (1859–1933), born Arthur Reed Ropes, was a British lyricist, librettist and writer and one of the leading figures of Edwardian musical theatre. He wrote lyrics for more than sixty stage productions and created English adaptations for European operettas, including The Merry Widow.
Lithuanian-born American singer, actor and entertainer, one of the major popular performers of the early 20th century.
Belgian jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and bandleader.
Alfred Nilson Fysher (1871–1931) was a singer, composer and lyricist born in Smyrna and active in European popular music and theatre. He wrote French lyrics and songs during the early 20th century, including the original French words to Lao Silesu’s Un peu d’amour.
Almir de Souza Serra, známější pod uměleckým jménem Almir Guineto, byl brazilský sambista, zpěvák, skladatel a instrumentalista, pracující v žánrech samba a pagode.
French double bassist who performed with Django Reinhardt during the guitarist's 1950 Rome sessions.
French guitarist and composer, born André Petitjean and known professionally as André Dedjean. He is associated with the gypsy-jazz repertoire and is credited with Swing Gitan, originally known as Stéphane Stomp.
French lyricist and songwriter (1918–2006), known for numerous French popular songs and collaborations including Si tu savais.
Andy Razaf (1895–1973), born Andriamanantena Paul Razafinkarefo, was an American lyricist, poet and songwriter and an important figure of the Harlem jazz era. He wrote lyrics for many classics, including Ain’t Misbehavin’, Honeysuckle Rose, Memories of You and (What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue.
Argentine guitarist, singer and composer associated with tango and popular song.
French Romani jazz guitarist associated with the modern gypsy-jazz tradition.
Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist and arranger, and one of the key figures in the development of bossa nova.
Antônio Carlos Marques Pinto (nar. 1945) je brazilský zpěvák, skladatel a kytarista ze Salvadoru v Bahii. Společně s José Carlosem Figueiredem (Jocafim) vytvořil známé duo Antônio Carlos & Jocafi, které proslulo sambovými a MPB klasikami jako "Você Abusou" a "Desacato".
English composer of light music and popular waltzes, including Songe d'automne (Dream of Autumn).
American drummer, bandleader and composer associated with early West Coast dance bands.
Composer of the 1922 jazz standard Runnin' Wild.
Ballard MacDonald (1882–1935) byl americký textař a autor písní působící ve vaudevillu, na Broadwayi a v rané populární hudbě. Napsal texty k řadě známých skladeb, včetně Back Home Again in Indiana, The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, Beautiful Ohio a Somebody Loves Me.
Bart Howard (1915–2004), born Howard Joseph Gustafson, was an American songwriter and pianist associated with New York cabaret. He worked for years as a pianist and master of ceremonies at the Blue Angel nightclub and is best known for writing both the music and lyrics of Fly Me to the Moon, originally titled In Other Words.
American bandleader, violinist and songwriter, co-writer of Sweet Georgia Brown.
American bandleader, violinist and record producer active in popular music and early jazz.
Benny Davis (1895–1979) byl americký textař, autor písní a někdejší vaudevillový umělec. Margie se v roce 1920 stala jeho prvním velkým hitem a později napsal texty k řadě známých písní včetně Baby Face a Carolina Moon.
Canadian composer and guitarist, known internationally for the music of The Triplets of Belleville.
German playwright, poet and lyricist whose collaborations with composer Kurt Weill include The Threepenny Opera.
French Sinti jazz guitarist known for combining the Django Reinhardt tradition with modern jazz and fusion.
American pianist and composer, best known for the 1918 novelty song Ja-Da.
Americký textař a skladatel, jehož tvorba zahrnuje populární a jazzové standardy.
American songwriter, film producer and record executive. He wrote or co-wrote many popular songs, and, along with Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs, he co-founded Capitol Records.
Composer of the Venezuelan waltz La Partida.
Canadian-American singer, composer and saxophonist, and a member of Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians.
American jazz pianist, composer, vocalist, bandleader and music publisher.
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1760–1836) byl francouzský důstojník, básník a skladatel, známý především jako autor hudby i textu La Marseillaise z roku 1792, původně nazvané Chant de guerre pour l'armée du Rhin.
American composer and songwriter known for Broadway musicals and standards including Night and Day and I Get a Kick Out of You.
Con Conrad (1891–1938), vlastním jménem Conrad K. Dober, byl americký skladatel, autor písní a broadwayský producent. Patřil k významným osobnostem Tin Pan Alley a napsal řadu populárních skladeb včetně Margie, Ma, He’s Making Eyes at Me a The Continental.
American songwriter credited as a co-writer of the 1925 song Bye Bye Blues, with Fred Hamm, Bert Lown and Chauncey Gray.
Songwriter and dance-band musician, co-writer of the 1922 song China Boy.
Italian composer and songwriter whose melody Tornerai became widely known in French as J'attendrai.
Romsko-francouzský jazzový kytarista a skladatel, spoluzakladatel Quintette du Hot Club de France a ústřední postava gypsy jazzu.
Djavan (nar. 1949) je brazilský zpěvák, skladatel a kytarista známý osobitým propojením samby, jazzu, bossy novy a soulu. Patří k významným představitelům brazilské populární hudby (MPB) a proslavil se skladbou "Flor de Lis" ze svého debutového alba "A Voz, o Violão, a Música de Djavan" (1976).
French guitarist, violinist and composer associated with gypsy jazz and the composition Bossa Dorado.
American lyricist and librettist whose songs include many standards from Broadway and popular music.
American jazz composer, pianist and bandleader whose orchestra was one of the central ensembles in jazz history.
American jazz pianist and bandleader, one of the major pianists of early jazz and swing.
American jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer and arranger, influential in the development of amplified jazz guitar.
American jazz trumpeter, composer and arranger.
American lyricist whose songs include Body and Soul and When I Fall in Love.
Emanuel Brožík (1887–1936) was a Czech lyricist, librettist, screenwriter and music journalist. A prolific author of popular and theatrical songs, he wrote hundreds of song lyrics and numerous operetta librettos and also worked as dramaturge of the Vinohrady operetta theatre.
French accordionist and composer associated with musette, best known for the waltz Mon amant de Saint-Jean.
(1863–1934) byl brazilský skladatel a pianista, který ve své hudbě spojoval evropskou salonní tradici s brazilskými rytmy, jako jsou choro, maxixe a tango brasileiro. Patří k významným osobnostem vývoje brazilské populární hudby.
American lyricist and songwriter who wrote under the name Ev. E. Lyn and co-wrote the lyrics to the 1927 song Under the Moon (Yoo-oo-oo-oo).
Belgian Sinti jazz guitarist, a leading European interpreter of the Django Reinhardt tradition.
American jazz pianist, organist, singer and composer, a major figure in stride piano.
American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and arranger who worked in both the United States and Europe.
Composer credited with the melody associated with Dark Eyes, derived from his Valse Hommage.
American pianist, composer and bandleader associated with ragtime and early jazz.
Fráňa Vodička (1894–1947) was a Czech lyricist and actor associated with Prague cabaret, theatre and popular music. He wrote lyrics for numerous songs of the early sound-film era and collaborated on Růžové psaníčko and other popular film songs of the 1930s.
Songwriter and lyricist credited on the 1927 song Under the Moon (Yoo-oo-oo-oo).
Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor of the Romantic era, known for his virtuoso piano works and symphonic compositions.
Fred E. Ahlert (1892–1953) byl americký skladatel a autor písní a významná osobnost Tin Pan Alley. Napsal řadu trvalých standardů, včetně Mean to Me, I’ll Get By, Walkin’ My Baby Back Home a I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter.
Fred Fisher (1875–1942), born Alfred Breitenbach in Cologne, was a German-born American songwriter and music publisher and an important figure of Tin Pan Alley. He wrote or co-wrote many popular songs, including Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town), Peg o’ My Heart, Dardanella and Come Josephine in My Flying Machine.
American bandleader, saxophonist and songwriter associated with early jazz and popular dance music.
English lawyer, author and lyricist whose song texts include Danny Boy.
Gene Gifford (1908–1970), born Harold Eugene Gifford, was an American jazz guitarist, banjoist, composer and highly influential arranger. He became the chief arranger of the Casa Loma Orchestra and helped shape its distinctive pre-swing sound; his compositions include Smoke Rings, Casa Loma Stomp, White Jazz and Black Jazz.
George A. Whiting (1884–1943) was an American vaudeville performer, singer and lyricist. He is best known for writing the lyrics to My Blue Heaven, composed by Walter Donaldson, which became one of the major popular hits of the late 1920s.
American composer and pianist whose works bridge concert music, Broadway and jazz-influenced popular song.
French singer-songwriter and poet whose songs are central to the French chanson tradition.
Danish-born French singer-songwriter, best known for the chanson Pigalle.
American composer and songwriter, co-writer of the jazz standard All of Me.
Argentine guitarist and composer whose music combines gypsy jazz with influences from his native Argentina.
Gus Deloof (1909–1974), born Auguste Deloof, was a Belgian jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader active during the swing era. He worked with musicians including Fud Candrix, Ray Ventura and Philippe Brun and also appeared on sessions involving Django Reinhardt. His composition Bouncin’ Around was recorded by Django in 1937.
Gus Kahn (1886–1941) byl americký textař narozený v Německu a jeden z nejplodnějších autorů éry Tin Pan Alley. Často spolupracoval s Walterem Donaldsonem a napsal texty ke klasikám jako It Had to Be You, Makin’ Whoopee a My Baby Just Cares for Me.
Harold Adamson (1906–1980) byl americký textař, který psal pro Broadway i Hollywood. Mezi jeho známé písně patří Time on My Hands, Everything I Have Is Yours, A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening a It’s a Most Unusual Day.
American songwriter and pianist active in popular music and musical theatre.
American composer and musical director active in Broadway musical theatre.
Harry Brooks (1895–1970) was an American pianist, composer and songwriter. He is best known for his collaborations with Fats Waller and Andy Razaf, including the jazz standards Ain’t Misbehavin’ and (What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue.
American composer, songwriter and screenwriter, known for music written for stage and film.
American composer and songwriter whose work includes many standards written for Hollywood films.
English composer known for light orchestral music, songs and concert works.
German-born American trumpeter and bandleader associated with Paul Whiteman and early dance-band jazz.
American pianist, composer and bandleader, and a former pianist with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra.
Herivelto Martins (1912–1992) byl brazilský skladatel, zpěvák a aranžér, jedna z významných osobností zlaté éry brazilské populární hudby. Jako spoluzakladatel slavného souboru Trio de Ouro vytvořil sambové klasiky "Ave Maria no Morro" a "Praça Onze" a společně s Robertem Robertim složil "Izaura".
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1760–1836) byl francouzský důstojník, básník a skladatel, známý především jako autor hudby i textu La Marseillaise z roku 1792, původně nazvané Chant de guerre pour l'armée du Rhin.
French singer-songwriter known for chanson, including songs such as La Mer.
American songwriter and composer, co-writer with Clarence Williams of Baby Won't You Please Come Home.
American jazz trumpeter, composer and arranger.
Brazilian singer-songwriter, composer, playwright and writer associated with MPB and samba.
American lyricist, best known for his long songwriting partnership with his brother George Gershwin.
Irving Caesar (1895–1996) was an American lyricist and songwriter who became one of the important figures of Broadway and Tin Pan Alley. He is best known for writing lyrics to standards including Tea for Two, Swanee and Sometimes I’m Happy.
American music publisher, lyricist and manager closely associated with Duke Ellington's career.
Isham Jones (1894–1956) was an American bandleader, saxophonist, pianist and composer who became one of the important figures of 1920s and 1930s dance-band jazz. He wrote or co-wrote many enduring standards, including It Had to Be You, I’ll See You in My Dreams and There Is No Greater Love.
Český zpěvák, textař, skladatel, hráč na banjo a bavič.
American pianist and songwriter associated with jazz, blues and popular song.
J. Russel Robinson (1892–1963) byl americký ragtimeový a jazzový pianista, skladatel a člen Original Dixieland Jazz Band. Jeho tvorba propojovala ragtime, raný jazz a populární písně a podílel se například na skladbách Margie a Palesteena.
American pianist and songwriter active in early jazz and popular music.
American lyricist and songwriter known for songs including Happy Days Are Here Again.
Yiddish lyricist and songwriter, best known for writing the original Yiddish lyrics of Bei Mir Bistu Shein.
American pianist and composer, an important figure in stride piano and early jazz.
American composer and songwriter active in Tin Pan Alley and early popular music.
Jan „Jenda“ Korda (1904–1986) byl český textař, písničkář, zpěvák a jedna z hlavních osobností první generace české trampské hudby. Dlouhá léta působil ve vokální skupině Settlers Club a vytvořil přes 150 písní; jeho text k Vlajce se stal neoficiální hymnou českého trampingu.
český filmový a divadelní herec, komik, dramatik a filmový scenárista, písňový textař, zpěvák a spisovatel. Proslavil se mezi válkami jako jedna z klíčových osobností demokraticko-levicově zaměřeného avantgardního Osvobozeného divadla, ve dvojici s Jiřím Voskovcem a spolupráci se skladatelem Jaroslavem Ježkem.
Brazilian singer and composer associated with samba; several of his songs were later recorded by João Gilberto.
Jára Beneš (1897–1949), born Jaroslav Beneš, was a Czech composer, conductor and bandleader and one of the prominent figures of First Republic popular music. He wrote numerous operettas and film scores, including music for On a jeho sestra, To neznáte Hadimršku and Na tý louce zelený.
<p>český hudební skladatel, dirigent, hudební improvizátor, dramaturg a klavírista. Byl autorem taneční, divadelní a filmové hudby, ale i vážné hudby. Hudební inspiraci nabral hlavně v jazzu. Mezi jeho nejznámější a zvlášť populární je jeho hudba k divadelním hrám a filmům, která v některých případech téměř zlidověla.</p>
French author, chansonnier and actor (1878–1940), who wrote songs and musical comedies, often in collaboration with his son, composer Pascal Bastia.
French singer and lyricist, known as a member of Les Compagnons de la chanson and as a songwriter.
French singer whose international career helped popularize French chanson and jazz-influenced popular song.
American composer and trumpeter known for film and television scores.
American composer and songwriter whose work includes numerous jazz and popular standards.
<p>Český herec, spisovatel, dramatik a textař proslavený meziválečnou spoluprací s Janem Werichem a Jaroslavem Ježkem v Osvobozeném divadle. Po únorovém převratu emigroval do USA, kde strávil zbytek života a pokračoval v úspěšné herecké kariéře.</p>
João Pernambuco (1883–1947), vlastním jménem João Teixeira Guimarães, byl brazilský kytarista, skladatel a jeden z významných průkopníků brazilské kytarové hudby. Jeho tvorba se stala důležitou součástí repertoáru chora a brazilské kytary.
American-born French singer who became one of the best-known performers of French popular song.
Joe Goodwin (1889–1943) byl americký textař, který psal populární písně i materiál pro vaudeville a hudební revue. Spolupracoval s řadou skladatelů, včetně Larryho Shaye a Marka Fishera, například na písni "When You're Smiling".
Lyricist and songwriter, co-writer of the 1922 jazz standard Runnin' Wild.
Joe Young (1889–1939) byl americký textař a autor písní a výrazná osobnost Tin Pan Alley. Často spolupracoval se Samem M. Lewisem a napsal texty ke standardům jako Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue, Dinah, I’m Sitting on Top of the World a I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter.
Songwriter credited on the jazz standard Whispering.
American composer, songwriter and conductor, known for standards including Body and Soul.
Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist whose work combines samba, funk, rock and other Brazilian styles.
José Carlos Figueiredo (nar. 1944), známý jako Jocafi, je brazilský zpěvák, skladatel a instrumentalista ze Salvadoru v Bahii. Společně s Antôniem Carlosem Marquesem Pintem založil duo Antônio Carlos & Jocafi, které proslulo propojením samby a brazilské populární hudby (MPB) ve skladbách jako "Você Abusou" a "Desacato".
Russian-born American composer known for popular songs and film music.
French musette composer and accordionist, associated with waltzes including Indifférence.
Hungarian-born French composer known for film music and songs including the melody of Les Feuilles mortes (Autumn Leaves).
French guitarist and the younger brother of Django Reinhardt, known especially as a rhythm guitarist in gypsy jazz.
German Sinti rhythm guitarist and vocalist, known for work with the Gismo Graf Trio and gypsy-jazz ensembles.
Puerto Rican jazz trombonist and composer, longtime member of Duke Ellington's orchestra and composer of Caravan.
Julius Brammer (1877–1943) was an Austrian librettist and lyricist born in Moravia. He became an important writer of Vienna’s Silver Age operetta and worked with composers including Emmerich Kálmán, Oscar Straus and Robert Stolz. He wrote the original German lyrics to Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo.
American composer and pianist, noted as one of the first women to compose a full Broadway musical score.
American songwriter and lyricist, co-writer of Sweet Georgia Brown.
German-born composer who worked in both European theatre and the United States, known for collaborations with Bertolt Brecht.
Italian composer and pianist, also known as Stanislao Silesu, whose works include A Little Love, A Little Kiss.
Larry Shay (1897–1988) byl americký skladatel, pianista a aranžér, známý především jako spoluautor písně "When You're Smiling". Později působil jako hudební ředitel hollywoodského studia Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
Latcho Drom je francouzská manouche jazzová skupina založená v roce 1993 v Toulouse kytaristou Christophem Lartilleuxem. Inspirována Djangem Reinhardtem a Quintette du Hot Club de France propojuje tradiční manouche swing s francouzským musette, bebopem a moderním jazzem a spolupracovala s hudebníky jako Florin Niculescu či Philippe Cuillerier.
American violinist, vocalist and composer active in jazz, orchestral music and studio work.
American lyricist and songwriter, co-writer of Runnin' Wild.
French lyricist and songwriter, best known for writing the lyrics of Mon amant de Saint-Jean.
Leonello Casucci (1885–1975) was an Italian composer and pianist. He is best known for composing the music to Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo, later internationally famous as Just a Gigolo. In the late 1920s he also worked as a pianist with a tango band in Germany. Wikipedie
French acoustic string group whose music combines gypsy jazz, swing and other contemporary influences.
Canadian baritone, composer, lyricist and theatre performer.
Lorenz Hart (1895–1943) byl americký textař proslulý svými vtipnými slovními hříčkami, důmyslnými rýmy a emocionálně působivými texty. Jeho dlouholetá spolupráce s Richardem Rodgersem přinesla nadčasové jazzové standardy jako "Blue Moon", "My Funny Valentine" a "The Lady Is a Tramp".
American songwriter and lyricist whose collaborators included Henry Busse and Henry Lange.
French double bassist who was a founding member of the Quintette du Hot Club de France.
Brazilian guitarist and composer, known for works including Manhã de Carnaval.
Sinti jazz guitarist from the Reinhardt musical family, associated with the European gypsy-jazz tradition.
American composer, songwriter and music publisher active during the Tin Pan Alley era.
American lyricist whose songs include numerous Hollywood and popular standards.
Songwriter credited on the jazz standard Whispering.
French composer and songwriter who collaborated with Georges Ulmer on several songs, including Si tu savais.
Mark Fisher (1895–1948) was an American songwriter and bandleader known for popular songs of the 1920s and 1930s. His compositions include "When You're Smiling" and "Oh, How I Miss You Tonight".
British popular-music composer and songwriter, co-writer of South of the Border (Down Mexico Way).
French composer, arranger, conductor and pianist known for film music, jazz and popular song.
French jazz violinist, composer and bandleader active in the 1930s and 1940s.
Italian composer and songwriter active in popular music.
American composer and songwriter active in Tin Pan Alley and popular music.
Miroslav „Míra“ Jaroš byl český textař, libretista a literární autor, narozený v Praze roku 1903. Napsal texty k téměř tisícovce písní a spolupracoval například s Karlem Vackem, Járou Benešem, Emanem Fialou a Eduardem Ingrišem. S Jendou Kordou je spoluautorem textu Padákové věžičky.
Moisés Simons (1889–1945) byl kubánský skladatel, pianista a dirigent, známý především skladbou "El Manisero (The Peanut Vendor)". Jeho tvorba významně přispěla k rozšíření kubánských rytmů mezi mezinárodní publikum a popularizaci latinskoamerické hudby po celém světě.
Ned Washington (1901–1976) was an American lyricist and one of the major writers of Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood. He wrote lyrics for standards including Smoke Rings, The Nearness of You, Stella by Starlight and When You Wish Upon a Star, and won Academy Awards for songs from Pinocchio and High Noon.
Russian-born American Yiddish actress, singer and songwriter, known for Yosl, Yosl.
Ninine Garcia (né en 1956) est un guitariste français de jazz manouche et le fils du célèbre musicien Mondine Garcia. Figure majeure de la tradition manouche de Saint-Ouen, près de Paris, il est étroitement lié à la légendaire Chope des Puces et a enregistré plusieurs albums, dont "My Dream of Love" (2004).
English composer and songwriter known for musical theatre and popular songs including The Lambeth Walk.
Americký soubor raného jazzu, jehož nahrávky z roku 1917 patřily k prvním komerčně vydaným jazzovým deskám.
Mexican composer, pianist and bandleader, best known for the bolero Sway (¿Quién será?).
Italian singer-songwriter, composer and pianist whose work combines chanson, jazz and Italian popular music.
Paquito Lorier je francouzský manouche kytarista a skladatel z Alsaska, známý především instrumentální skladbou "Paquito". Ve své hudbě propojuje tradiční manouche swing s flamencem a latinskoamerickými vlivy a často vystupuje se svým synem, kytaristou Sandrem Lorierem.
French group blending chanson, jazz, swing and other popular-music influences.
French composer and songwriter (1908–2007), born Pascal Simoni, known for operettas, songs and film music.
American songwriter, best known as the composer of Mister Sandman.
Pen name of James P. Warburg, an American lyricist who collaborated extensively with composer Kay Swift.
French composer and songwriter who wrote extensively for chanson, film and popular music.
American bandleader, violinist and conductor whose orchestra was a major popular-music ensemble of the 1920s.
American pianist, songwriter, composer, arranger and conductor, and co-writer of China Boy.
English composer and songwriter, best known in jazz repertoire for the music of Limehouse Blues.
Pierre Delanoë (1918–2006) byl francouzský textař, který napsal tisíce písňových textů pro interprety jako Gilbert Bécaud, Joe Dassin a Michel Sardou. Je také autorem francouzské adaptace "Fais comme l'oiseau" (1972), kterou proslavili Michel Fugain a Le Big Bazar a která vychází z brazilské skladby "Você Abusou".
Popular composer in Tin Pan Alley.[1] He was one-third of a successful songwriting and music publishing team with Lew Brown and Buddy De Sylva from 1925 through 1930, responsible for several editions of the revue called George White's Scandals and such book musicals as Good News, Hold Everything!, and Follow Thru.
English bandleader, arranger and composer whose songs became part of the jazz and popular-song repertoire.
Raymond B. Egan (1890–1952) byl americký textař a autor písní narozený v Kanadě, známý především častou spoluprací s Richardem A. Whitingem. Společně vytvořili například The Japanese Sandman, Till We Meet Again a Ain’t We Got Fun?
Richard A. Whiting (1891–1938) byl americký skladatel a autor písní, jehož tvorba se stala součástí Great American Songbook. Napsal řadu populárních skladeb pro vaudeville, Broadway i Hollywood, včetně The Japanese Sandman, Ain’t We Got Fun? a Hooray for Hollywood.
Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) byl americký skladatel a jedna z nejvýznamnějších osobností muzikálového divadla. Ve spolupráci s textaři Lorenzem Hartem a Oscarem Hammersteinem II. vytvořil klasická díla jako "Blue Moon", "My Funny Valentine", "Oklahoma!" a "The Sound of Music".
American songwriter who formed the Sherman Brothers songwriting team with his brother Robert B. Sherman.
American songwriter who formed the Sherman Brothers songwriting team with his brother Richard M. Sherman.
Roberto Roberti (1915–2004) byl brazilský skladatel známý svými sambami a karnevalovými pochody ze zlaté éry brazilské populární hudby. Jeho skladby nahrávali umělci jako Carmen Miranda a Francisco Alves a mezi jeho nejznámější díla patří "Izaura" s Heriveltem Martinsem a "Aurora" s Máriem Lagem.
Roy Turk (1892–1934) byl americký textař a autor písní známý řadou populárních skladeb z 20. a počátku 30. let. Často spolupracoval se skladateli jako Fred E. Ahlert a napsal texty ke standardům včetně Mean to Me, Walkin’ My Baby Back Home a Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Rudolf Leo Vašata (1888–1953) byl český skladatel, zpěvák a dirigent působící v populární a divadelní hudbě. Psal taneční skladby, operety a písně a věnoval se také kabaretu a divadlu. Mezi jeho skladby patří Padáková věžička.
French singer and jazz guitarist whose career connected chanson, pop and jazz.
American saxophonist and singer, best known for his long association with Louis Prima.
Sam M. Lewis (1885–1959) byl americký textař a autor písní a jedna z výrazných osobností Tin Pan Alley. Napsal texty k řadě známých standardů, včetně Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue, Dinah, Just Friends, Street of Dreams a Gloomy Sunday.
American singer, songwriter and entertainer associated with jazz and rhythm and blues.
Yiddish songwriter and lyricist who collaborated with Nellie Casman, including on Yosl, Yosl.
American composer, songwriter and musical director who worked extensively in film and popular music.
French singer-songwriter, composer, actor and writer known for a distinctive body of French popular song.
American pianist, composer and songwriter, co-writer of the jazz standard All of Me.
Canadian-born American pianist and songwriter, composer of early jazz and popular songs.
Sinhô (1888–1930), vlastním jménem José Barbosa da Silva, byl brazilský skladatel, klavírista a jedna z klíčových osobností rané samby v Rio de Janeiru. Přezdívalo se mu „Král samby“ a napsal řadu významných skladeb, včetně Jura a Gosto que me enrosco.
American jazz double bassist known for his distinctive bowed singing style.
American jazz singer, guitarist and pianist known for humorous vocal improvisation and wordplay.
French jazz violinist and co-founder with Django Reinhardt of the Quintette du Hot Club de France.
Dutch Sinti jazz guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist of the Rosenberg Trio.
Americký jazzový houslista, zpěvák a skladatel.
French animator, film director and screenwriter, creator of The Triplets of Belleville.
American composer, songwriter and music publisher active in Tin Pan Alley.
French singer, songwriter and guitarist whose music often incorporates gypsy-jazz influences.
French Sinti jazz guitarist known for a strongly traditional gypsy-jazz style.
Italian-born French accordionist and composer associated with swing musette.
Belgian jazz musician best known for harmonica and guitar, and the composer of Bluesette.
American pianist, singer and songwriter active in popular music and vaudeville.
American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor known for popular songs and film music.
Vincent Youmans (1898–1946) byl americký skladatel a autor broadwayských písní a jedna z významných osobností muzikálového divadla 20. let. Mezi jeho nejznámější skladby patří Tea for Two, I Want to Be Happy, More Than You Know, Without a Song a Time on My Hands.
Brazilian poet, lyricist and diplomat whose collaborations were important to the development of bossa nova.
Italian lyricist whose songs include major Italian popular-music hits of the 1960s and 1970s.
Czech jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and conductor.
American composer and musician whose published blues compositions helped shape the early written blues repertoire.
Waldir Azevedo (1923–1980) byl brazilský skladatel a virtuóz na cavaquinho, který významně přispěl k prosazení tohoto nástroje jako sólového nástroje v hudebním stylu choro. Patří k nejvlivnějším osobnostem brazilské instrumentální hudby a je autorem slavných skladeb "Brasileirinho", "Delicado" a "Pedacinhos do Céu".
Walter Donaldson (1893–1947) byl americký skladatel a autor písní a jedna z významných osobností Tin Pan Alley. Napsal řadu trvalých standardů, včetně My Blue Heaven, Makin’ Whoopee, Love Me or Leave Me a My Baby Just Cares for Me.
American songwriter and lyricist, best known for writing the lyrics to the 1928 jazz standard Sweet Sue, Just You.
Finnish music-education platform and software company rather than a conventional performing artist.
Zequinha de Abreu (1880–1935) byl brazilský skladatel a instrumentalista, známý především skladbou Tico-Tico no Fubá. Jeho hudba je úzce spojena s chorem a brazilskou populární hudbou.