Explore the iconic songs and melodies of Cole Porter, a legendary composer and songwriter. Immerse yourself in the timeless charm and sophistication of Porter's music and discover why his work continues to captivate audiences today.
Everybody loves Cole Porter. But most jazz musicians really love Cole Porter. Singers love his lyrics, which showcase great wit, amazing rhymes and beautiful imagery. Instrumentalists love his elegant melodies and sophisticated song structures. Celebrate Porter's birthday with Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Nellie McKay and more.
He’s the top! American music specialist Robert Wyatt leads a musical journey through Cole Porter’s dazzling career on Broadway and in Hollywood, his personal tragedies, and his legacy of some of the most deliciously witty, provocative, and elegant contributions to the great American songbook.
Cole Porter was a master songwriter whose hits included Let's Do It and Miss Otis Regrets. Anything Goes opened in New York 50 years ago and made a star of Ethel Merman.
Jazz has always thrived on a bedrock of popular songs — tunes drawn from the blues and bossa nova, from Tin Pan Alley and rock, from Broadway and R&B. Over time, certain songs have the strength and popularity to become standards.