: Writers like Cole Porter and Ira Gershwin are known for their verbal dexterity and literate, often haunting, lyrics.
: These standards are "fluid," allowing artists from different eras to reinterpret them in styles ranging from big band swing to modern pop. 🎹 Legendary Contributors Songbook
The "Songbook" is defined by its sophisticated craftsmanship and enduring appeal. : Writers like Cole Porter and Ira Gershwin
: Most songs follow a "classical" design, often a 32-bar chorus in an AABA form. lyrics. : These standards are "fluid
The canon was built by a "Who's Who" of American composers and performers.