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Cy Coleman (born Seymour Kaufman; June 14, 1929 – November 18, 2004) was an American composer, songwriter, and jazz pianist. [1] Life and career. Coleman was born Seymour Kaufman in New York City, to Eastern European Jewish parents, and was raised in the Bronx. [1] .
Nov 20, 2004 · Cy Coleman, the debonair jazz pianist and composer of legendary Broadway tunes like "Witchcraft," "Big Spender" and "The Best Is Yet to Come," died on Thursday night at New...
Cy Coleman. Inductee. 1929- 2004 Born/Died. 1981 Inducted. a "permanent gem in Broadway's musical crown" * Cy Coleman was also the 1995 recipient of The Johnny Mercer Award, the SHOF’s highest honor. So said the New York Post's esteemed critic, Clive Barnes, in one of his numerous enthusiastic reviews of the musical works of Cy Coleman.
- "The Colors of My Life" Barnum. Lyrics by Michael Stewart. The musical biography of circus impresario P.T. Barnum, told as a three-ring circus, is a joyous musical romp full of many larger-than-life, in-your-face songs.
- "If My Friends Could See Me Now" Sweet Charity. Lyrics by Dorothy Fields. If I adore the score of City of Angels in its entirety, I appreciate and respect the score of Sweet Charity in its entirety.
- "You Can Always Count On Me" City of Angels. Lyrics by David Zippel. Another standout song from City of Angels is the anthem of every human whipping post in the world: "You Can Always Count On Me."
- "With Every Breath I Take" City of Angels. Lyrics by David Zippel. I must confess: I could populate this entire list with songs from City of Angels, a musical that I feel exemplifies Coleman at his very best.
Cy Coleman was a Tony Award-winning composer who wrote musicals such as Sweet Charity, Barnum and City of Angels. He also played jazz piano and sang his own songs at Feinstein's at the Regency in 2004.
Aug 12, 2018 · Cy Coleman was a composer, songwriter, and jazz pianist who wrote many Broadway musicals and pop hits. Learn about his life, career, collaborations, and achievements on this web page.
Nov 18, 2004 · Learn about Cy Coleman, an American composer, songwriter, and jazz pianist who won two Tony Awards and wrote musicals such as Sweet Charity, City of Angels, and The Will Rogers Follies. Explore his life, career, and legacy on Masterworks Broadway.
