John Kander

John Harold Kander, born March 18, 1927, is an American composer renowned for his contributions to musical theater. As part of Kander and Ebb, he crafted scores for 15 musicals, including 'Cabaret' and 'Chicago'. The pair also composed 'New York, New York'. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Kander was raised in a musical family, prompting an early foray into composition with a Christmas carol at just seven years old. His passion for storytelling through music was ignited by early opera experiences and led to a distinguished career in theater, shaping the musical landscape with his enduring works.