#OnThisDay in 1902, #RichardRodgers, American #composer, mostly for theater (Rodgers & Hart - "Pal Joey"; "Babes In Arms"; Rodgers & Hammerstein - "Oklahoma!"; "South Pacific"; "The King And I"; "The Sound Of Music") and 1st EGOT (Emmy; Grammy; Oscar; and Tony awards winner), born in New York City (d. 1979).
#RIP 🤍

POV: Me rehearsing "My Romance" (Rodgers/Hart) in Istanbul with the CRR Jazz Orchestra conducted by @nailyavuzoglu with @evrim_demirel on piano. Some impro with lyrics in the end as well. 🎶🎤❤️

https://youtube.com/shorts/TtOzck2y4iY?si=oedUwYq4UTS2iUcP

@crrkonsersalonu
#istanbul #crrjazzorchestra #crrbigband #concert #jazzconcert #jazz #vocaljazz #jazzvocalist #jazzsinger #myromance #richardrodgers #lorenzhart #rodgershart #jazzstandard #jazzstandardoftheday #thankful

#OnThisDay in 1948, "Toast of the Town" variety show hosted by #EdSullivan premieres on CBS-TV; performers include the comedy team of #DeanMartin and #JerryLewis, and Broadway composers #RichardRodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II previewing the score to "South Pacific".

New from Solzy at the Movies: Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

#RichardRodgers #film #movies #Broadway #music #documentary

https://solzyatthemovies.com/2025/05/19/richard-rodgers-sweetest-sounds/

#OnThisDay in 1945, #RichardRodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's musical "Carousel", starring John Raitt, opens at the Majestic Theatre, NYC; runs for 890 performances.

"The Sound of Music" is the title song from the musical of the same name that premiered in 1959. It was composed by #RichardRodgers with lyrics written by #OscarHammersteinII. The song introduces the character of #Maria, a young novice in an Austrian abbey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4lJUzrgSJA

#OnThisDay in 1979, #RichardRodgers, American #composer, mostly for theater (Rodgers & Hart - "Pal Joey"; "Babes In Arms"; Rodgers & Hammerstein - "Oklahoma!"; "South Pacific"; "The King And I"; "The Sound Of Music") and 1st EGOT (Emmy; Grammy; Oscar; and Tony awards winner), died at 77. 🕊️
#RIP

"Little Girl Blue" is a #popular #song with music by #RichardRodgers and lyrics by #LorenzHart, published in 1935. The song was introduced by Gloria Grafton in the #Broadway #musical #Jumbo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8eMg9avBTE

"Blue Moon" is a #popularSong written by #RichardRodgers and #LorenzHart in 1934 that has become a #standard #ballad. Early recordings included those by #ConneeBoswell and by #AlBowlly in 1935. The song was a hit twice in 1949, with successful recordings in the U.S. by #BillyEckstine and #MelTormé. In 1961, "#BlueMoon" became an international number-one hit for the #doowop group #theMarcels, on the #Billboard 100 chart and in the #UKSinglesChart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9FzkxrVAu0

#OnThisDay in 1976, #RichardRodgers, #SheldonHarnick, and Sherman Yellen's musical "Rex", starring Nicol Williamson and #GlennClose, closes at Lunt-Fontaine Theater, NYC, after 48 performances.

"The Sound of Music" is the title song from the musical of the same name that premiered in 1959. It was composed by #RichardRodgers with lyrics written by #OscarHammersteinII. The song introduces the character of #Maria, a young novice in an Austrian abbey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGotn_LCX4

"The Sound of Music" is the title song from the musical of the same name that premiered in 1959. It was composed by #RichardRodgers with lyrics written by #OscarHammersteinII. The song introduces the character of #Maria, a young novice in an Austrian abbey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNWEU8EkCzs

"Blue Moon" is a #popularSong written by #RichardRodgers and #LorenzHart in 1934 that has become a #standard #ballad. Early recordings included those by #ConneeBoswell and by #AlBowlly in 1935. The song was a hit twice in 1949, with successful recordings in the U.S. by #BillyEckstine and #MelTormé. In 1961, "#BlueMoon" became an international number-one hit for the #doowop group #theMarcels, on the #Billboard 100 chart and in the #UKSinglesChart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckLmAdxI9a4

Song of the Day April 25 2024

In remembrance of the birth of Ella Fitzgerald

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald - "Manhattan"

https://youtu.be/YJsa0OfWcGA?si=baJItuRmrOtZDAPI

#SongOfTheDay #SOTD #SOTD2024 #April25 #EllaFitzgerald #Manhattan #Vocal #Jazz #Music #AudioRecording #NYC #NYCPlaylist #RichardRodgers #LorenzHart #1950s

Song of the Day April 25 2024

In remembrance of the birth of Ella Fitzgerald

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald - "Manhattan"

https://youtu.be/YJsa0OfWcGA?si=baJItuRmrOtZDAPI

#SongOfTheDay #SOTD #SOTD2024 #April25 #EllaFitzgerald #Manhattan #Vocal #Jazz #Music #AudioRecording #NYC #NYCPlaylist #RichardRodgers #LorenzHart #1950s

Two duo versions of “It Might As Well Be Spring” by Bill Frisell & Fred Hersch and by Keith Jarrett & Charlie Haden. #111Words #ItMightAsWellBeSpring #StateFair #RichardRodgers #OscarHammersteinII #BillFrisell #FredHersch #SongsWeKnow #KeithJarrett #CharlieHaden #LastDance #Jazz #Music #Guitar #Piano #Bass https://andrewjshields.blogspot.com/2023/09/two-duo-versions-of-it-might-as-well-be.html

›The Lady Is a Tramp‹

#RIP #TonyBennett 😢

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPAmDULCVrU

🌺

🏷️ #ImBrokeItsOke #LadyGaga #BabesInArms #RichardRodgers #LorenzHart #TheLadyIsATramp

"Blue Moon" is a #popularSong written by #RichardRodgers and #LorenzHart in 1934 that has become a #standard #ballad. Early recordings included those by #ConneeBoswell and by #AlBowlly in 1935. The song was a hit twice in 1949, with successful recordings in the U.S. by #BillyEckstine and #MelTormé. In 1961, "Blue Moon" became an international number-one hit for the #doowop group #theMarcels, on the Billboard 100 chart and in the #UKSinglesChart.
https://youtu.be/NgxXyZT8vJY

"The Sound of Music" is the title song from the 1959 musical #ofTheSameName. It was composed by #RichardRodgers with lyrics written by #OscarHammersteinII. The song introduces the character of #Maria, a young novice in an Austrian abbey.
https://youtu.be/s-VRyQprlu8

"Blue Moon" is a #popularSong written by #RichardRodgers and #LorenzHart in #1934 that has become a #standard #ballad. Early recordings included those by #ConneeBoswell and by #AlBowlly in 1935. The song was a hit twice in 1949, with successful recordings in the U.S. by #BillyEckstine and #MelTormé. In 1961, "Blue Moon" became an international number-one hit for the #doowop group #theMarcels, on the Billboard 100 chart and in the #UKSinglesChart.
https://youtu.be/xvFmvk6SAbM