Cy Coleman

Cy Coleman was a New York City-born musical powerhouse—a jazz pianist turned Broadway legend with a knack for crafting catchy, sophisticated tunes. Born Seymour Kaufman in 1929, he started playing piano as a kid prodigy, even performing at Carnegie Hall by age 6! By the 1950s, he teamed up with lyricist Carolyn Leigh to write pop hits like “Witchcraft” (popularized by Frank Sinatra) and “The Best Is Yet to Come,” blending jazz flair with witty lyrics. But Broadway is where he truly shined, creating scores for iconic shows like *Sweet Charity* (hello, “Big Spender” and “Rhythm of Life”!), the Tony-winning *Barnum*, and *The Will Rogers Follies*. His collaborations with legends like Dorothy Fields and Neil Simon kept theaters buzzing for decades.

Coleman’s music had swagger—whether in the jazzy punch of *A Jazzman’s Broadway* or the playful chaos of *I Love My Wife*. Even late-career projects like the 2007 *Sweet Charity* revival and compilations like *Ultimate Jazz Collections* proved his timelessness. A three-time Tony winner and Songwriters Hall of Famer, he left a legacy of toe-tapping storytelling that still feels fresh. Not bad for a kid from the Bronx who never stopped swinging between piano keys and curtain calls!

Genres

Exotica

Latest Release

Rhythm of Life

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Dorothy Fields•

The King's Singers

Single - Released June 30, 2022