Say It with a Beautiful Song: The Art and Craft of the Great American Songbook

“An illumination for music lovers and an inspiration to songwriters.” – Booklist

Working within the limits of a popular song, the songwriters of the Great American Songbook wrote with a combination of familiarity and freshness – sentiment and wit. The songwriters were masters of craft who created a distinctively American popular music that still resonates strongly today.

This book looks at the Great American Songbook's craft and its mastery. Michael Lasser and Harmon Greenblatt uncover the ...