Benjamin M. Jerome (1881 – March 29, 1938),[1] also known by the
stage nameBen Jerome,[2][3] was an American
composer,
arranger, lyricist, songwriter, pianist, and conductor.[4] In his early career he worked in New York City as a
Tin Pan Alley composer of popular music, and was a notable arranger of
ragtime music.[5] He also composed music and/or wrote lyrics to several
musicals staged on
Broadway.[1] He later lived in Chicago where he worked for 12 years as the music director of the
La Salle Theater.[6]
Jerome died in Chicago on March 29, 1938, after a five-day illness.[1]
Partial list of stage works
Mam'selle 'Awkins (1900); one of many songwriters to contribute songs
Benjamin M. Jerome (1881 – March 29, 1938),[1] also known by the
stage nameBen Jerome,[2][3] was an American
composer,
arranger, lyricist, songwriter, pianist, and conductor.[4] In his early career he worked in New York City as a
Tin Pan Alley composer of popular music, and was a notable arranger of
ragtime music.[5] He also composed music and/or wrote lyrics to several
musicals staged on
Broadway.[1] He later lived in Chicago where he worked for 12 years as the music director of the
La Salle Theater.[6]
Jerome died in Chicago on March 29, 1938, after a five-day illness.[1]
Partial list of stage works
Mam'selle 'Awkins (1900); one of many songwriters to contribute songs