Jerome Kern

American composer and songwriter

Jerome Kern was an American composer and songwriter who was active during the 1920s and 1930s. He is best known for his work on Broadway musicals such as Show Boat and Roberta. Kern was a prolific composer who wrote music for over 100 films and stage shows. He was also a talented pianist and conductor, and was known for his innovative use of jazz and blues influences in his music. Kern was born in New York City and d...