Fred Ebb: Jazz Musician in New York

About Fred Ebb

Fred Ebb was an American lyricist and playwright best known for his long-running partnership with composer John Kander, a body of work that moved easily between Broadway and the wider American songbook. Their songs were written with specific performers in mind, including Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera, and often balance wit with a clear-eyed view of city life. In New York, his catalogue continues to be revisited in jazz settings, including programs at Dizzy’s Club such as Songbook Sundays: Kander & Ebb. The writing favors direct storytelling over ornament.