KnowraGreat American SongbookLinked fromLinked fromThe 18 pages that link to Great American Songbook, each with the reason it gives.All 18Related 9Narrower topic 9Frank SinatraNarrower topic: Many of Sinatra’s signature recordings reinterpret songs from this repertoire.Ella FitzgeraldNarrower topic: Her multi-album interpretations helped make its composers central to jazz listening.Jerome KernNarrower topic: Several Kern compositions became enduring standards within this repertoire.Burt BacharachNarrower topic: Bacharach’s later pop standards extend the tradition of durable, singer-centered American songwriting.Nelson RiddleNarrower topic: Riddle’s arrangements helped establish these songs as modern standards for postwar audiences.Ira GershwinNarrower topic: Songs by Ira and George Gershwin became central works in this enduring repertoire.Cole PorterNarrower topic: Many Porter standards became enduring entries in this repertoire.Harold ArlenNarrower topic: Arlen’s standards are a central part of this repertoire.Hoagy CarmichaelNarrower topic: Carmichael’s standards became central works in this repertoire.