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Jean Schwartz (November 4, 1878 – November 30, 1956) was a Hungarian-born Jewish American composer and pianist. He is best known for his work writing the scores for more than 30 Broadway musicals, and for his creation of more than 1,000 popular songs with the lyricist William Jerome .
"Chinatown, My Chinatown" is a popular song written by William Jerome (words) and Jean Schwartz (music) in 1906 and later interpolated into the musical Up and Down Broadway (1910). [1] [2] The song has been recorded by numerous artists and is considered an early jazz standard.
Jean Schwartz (November 4, 1878 – November 30, 1956) was a songwriter. He became known as an accomplished lyricist, although he also continued writing music.
Composer Jean Schwartz was born in Budapest, Hungary on November 4, 1878. In 1888, the Schwartz family moved to the United States and settled in New York City. Schwartz’ early music education was with his sister and eventually he became a pianist in a Coney Island band.
Schwartz played piano and wrote music for popular songs and Broadway productions. He eventually also came to write lyrics. Schwartz was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
- November 4, 1878
- November 30, 1956
Jean Schwartz Biography. Composer Jean Schwartz was born in Budapest, Hungary on November 4, 1878. In 1888, the Schwartz family moved to the United States and settled in New York City. Schwartz’ early music education was with his sister and eventually he became a pianist in a Coney Island band.
Jean Schwartz was a Hungarian-born Jewish American composer and pianist. He is best known for his work writing the scores for more than 30 Broadway musicals, and for his creation of more than 1,000 popular songs with the lyricist William Jerome.
