Short bio Cy Coleman
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Cy Coleman was an American composer , songwriter, and jazz pianist. Coleman was born on June 14, 1929, in New York City, and showed an early aptitude for music, studying under renowned jazz pianist Teddy Wilson. He began his career writing songs for pop singers in the 1950s, including Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, and Jo Stafford. Along with lyricist Carolyn Leigh, Coleman wrote many popular tunes of the era, including "Witchcraft" and "The Best Is Yet to Come."
Coleman's talents extended to the stage , where he wrote the scores for numerous Broadway musicals, including "Sweet Charity," "City of Angels," and "The Will Rogers Follies." He won three Tony Awards for Best Original Score for "On the Twentieth Century," "City of Angels," and "The Will Rogers Follies."
In addition to his work in the music industry, Coleman was known for his collaborations with choreographer Bob Fosse. The pair worked together on several productions, including "Sweet Charity" and "Pippin."
Coleman passed away on November 18, 2004, at the age of 75, but his legacy lives on in his music. He is remembered as a master of the show tune and as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.
Albums featuring Cy Coleman
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
A Jazzman's Broadway(CD, Compilation) | 2018 | Harbinger Records |
| 2 |  |
Cy Coleman & Michael Stewart (7) – Barnum: Backer's Audition(CD, Album) | 2017 | Harbinger Records |
| 3 |  |
You Fascinate Me So(CD, Album) | 2015 | Harbinger Records |
| 4 |  |
Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Cy Coleman – On the 20th Century - New Broadway Cast Recording(2×CD, Album) | 2015 | PS Classics |
| 5 |  |
Dave Grusin, Cy Coleman – Divorce, American Style / The Art Of Love(CD, Compilation, Limited Edition) | 2011 | Kritzerland |
| 6 |  |
Playboy's Penthouse(CD, Album) | 2009 | LPTime Records |
| 7 |  |
Comin' Home - The Jazz Album(CD, Compilation) | 2005 | Prestige Elite Records Limited |
| 8 |  |
It Started With A Dream | 2002 | Sony Classical |
| 9 |  |
Gwen Verdon – Sweet Charity (A New Musical Comedy) | 1999 | Columbia Masterworks |
| 10 |  |
Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields – Sweet Charity - 1995 Studio Cast Recording(2×CD, ) | 1998 | Jay Productions Ltd. |
| 11 |  |
Dorothy Fields, Bobbi Baird, Adrienne Angel, John Peck (8), Bob Gorman (2), Richard Leonard & Cy Coleman – An Evening With Dorothy Fields(CD, Album) | 1998 | DRG Records |
| 12 |  |
The Life: The New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | 1997 | Sony Classical |
| 13 |  |
American Songbook Series: Cy Coleman(CD, ) | 1994 | The Smithsonian Collection Of Recordings |
| 14 |  |
Cy Coleman, David Zippel – City Of Angels (Original London Cast Recording) | 1993 | RCA Victor |
| 15 |  |
Cy Coleman / Charles Strouse / John Kander / Harvey Schmidt – Classical Broadway(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1992 | Bay Cities |
| 16 |  |
Keith Carradine / Cy Coleman, Betty Comden And Adolph Green – The Will Rogers Follies (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | 1991 | Columbia |
| 17 |  |
Original Broadway Cast Recording – City Of Angels | 1990 | Columbia |
| 18 |  |
Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart (7) – Mike Burstyn In Barnum | 1988 | Joop van den Ende |
| 19 |  |
Comin' Home | 1987 | DRG Records |
| 20 |  |
Comin' Home(Cassette, Album) | 1987 | DRG Records |
| 21 |  |
Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart (7) - Angela Ayers, Bartholomew John, Tony Sheldon, Peta Toppano – I Love My Wife (Original Australian Cast Album)(LP, Album) | 1982 | Festival Records |
| 22 |  |
Cy Coleman, Betty Comden And Adolph Green - Original Broadway Cast – On The Twentieth Century | 1978 | Columbia Masterworks |
| 23 |  |
Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart (7) – I Love My Wife | 1977 | Atlantic |
| 24 |  |
Speak Low | 1976 | RCA Victor |
| 25 |  |
The Party's On Me | 1976 | RCA Victor |
| 26 |  |
Chloe | 1975 | RCA Victor |
| 27 |  |
Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields - Michele Lee, Ken Howard (5), Original Broadway Cast – Seesaw | 1973 | Buddah Records |
| 28 |  |
Theme From 'The Garden Of The Finzi-Continis'(45 RPM, 7", Promo) | 1972 | London Records |
| 29 |  |
Sunny | 1970 | Notable Records |
| 30 |  |
Various – Sweet Charity (The Original Sound Track Album Of The Musical Motion Picture Of The '70's) | 1969 | Decca |
| 31 |  |
The Ages Of Rock | 1968 | MGM Records |
| 32 |  |
Rondo In Lemon Yellow | 1968 | MGM Records |
| 33 |  |
Sonata In Shocking Pink / Prelude In Blue | 1967 | MGM Records |
| 34 |  |
Juliet Prowse, Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields – Sweet Charity (Original London Cast) | 1967 | CBS |
| 35 |  |
Cy Coleman / Schumann & Carr – Voices Of Vista (Show #70, #71)(LP, Transcription) | 1967 | Not On Label |
| 36 |  |
Cy Coleman, Lena Horne, Peter Duchin, Buck Owens – For Christmas Seals... A Matter Of Life And Breath – Style F(LP, Promo) | 1967 | Decca |
| 37 |  |
The Rhythm Of Life(7", 45 RPM) | 1966 | Capitol Records |
| 38 |  |
If My Friends Could See Me Now | 1966 | Columbia |
| 39 |  |
The Art Of Love(7", 45 RPM) | 1965 | Capitol Records |
| 40 |  |
The Art Of Love | 1965 | Capitol Records |
| 41 |  |
The Troublemaker (Original Sound Track From The Janus Films Presentation) | 1964 | Äva Records |
| 42 |  |
Piano Witchcraft | 1963 | Capitol Records |
| 43 |  |
Theme From "The Prize" / You Turn Me On, Baby | 1963 | Capitol Records |
| 44 |  |
Piano Witchcraft(7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo) | 1963 | Capitol Records |
| 45 |  |
Broadway Pianorama | 1963 | Capitol Records |
| 46 |  |
Hey Look Me Over / Tall Hopes(7", 45 RPM) | 1961 | Indigo Records (4) |
| 47 |  |
Michael Kidd And N. Richard Nash Present Lucille Ball – Wildcat | 1961 | RCA Victor |
| 48 |  |
Cy Coleman, José Melis, Skitch Henderson – Piano Spectacular(LP) | 1961 | Seeco |
| 49 |  |
Plays His Own Compositions From Wildcat(LP, Mono) | 1961 | Indigo Records (4) |
| 50 |  |
Playboy's Theme | 1959 | Playboy Records |
| 51 |  |
Cy Coleman | 1958 | Seeco |
| 52 |  |
Cy Coleman And Annie Ross – It's Doom(7", 45 RPM) | 1958 | Jubilee |
| 53 |  |
Jamaica | 1958 | Jubilee |
| 54 |  |
Flower Drum Song | 1958 | Westminster |
| 55 |  |
Cool Coleman | 1958 | Westminster |
| 56 |  |
You And The Night And The Music / I Only Have Eyes For You(7", 45 RPM) | 1952 | MGM Records |
| 57 |  |
If My Friends Could See Me Now(LP, Album) | - | Columbia |
| 58 |  |
Advanced Demonstration Selections From New Broadway Show Sweet Charity Starring Gwen Verdon(LP) | - | Notable Music |
| 59 |  |
Dick Haymes, Maury Laws Orchestra / Featuring Cy Coleman – Dick Haymes(LP, Album) | - | Stardust (6) |
| 60 |  |
Ritchie Family / Cy Coleman – I Want To Dance With You / Chloë(Acetate, 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono) | - | Disco Queen Records |
| 61 |  |
Cy Coleman His Piano And The Cytones – Lullaby Of The Leaves(7", 45 RPM, Single) | - | Decca |
| 62 |  |
If My Friends Could See Me Now / Firefly(7", 45 RPM, Promo) | - | Columbia |
| 63 |  |
Pas De Lauriers Pour Les Tueurs(7", 45 RPM) | - | Capitol Records |
| 64 |  |
Jose Melis, Cy Coleman, Skitch Henderson – Piano Spectacular(LP, Compilation) | - | Bronjo |
| 65 |  |
Various, Cy Coleman – The Songs Of Cy Coleman(2×CD, Compilation, Promo) | - | Warner/Chappell |
Videos featuring Cy Coleman
Cy Coleman, 1957: "Cool Coleman" - Complete LP - Westminster WP 6102
Westminster WP 6102. Cy Coleman, piano; Charlie Smith, drums; Aaron bell, bass.
Cy Coleman Piano Witchcraft GMB
Pistas
A1 Brassmen's Holiday
A2 Witchcraft
A3 Misty
A4 I'm Gonna Laugh You Out Of My Life
A5 It Amazes Me
A6 Hey, Look Me Over
B1 The Riviera
B2 Autumn Nocturne
B3 Leave It To Love
B4 I Thought About You
B5 You Fascinate Me So
B6 The Best Is Ye
Cy Coleman – The Party's On Me [1976, Full Album]
Tracklist:
01 Chloë 00:00
02 Love Will Keep Us Together 03:28
03 Touch Me In The Morning 06:57
04 The Party's On Me 12:34
05 Bring Back Those Good Old Days 16:50
06 Speak Low 20:58
07 Medley: Never Can Say Goodbye / Doctor's Orders 24:26
08 Côte D'Azur 2
On the Twentieth Century: Overture
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On the Twentieth Century: Overture · On the Twentieth Century Orchestra · Paul Gemignani · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
ONLY ONE SIDE
year: 1976
LABEL : rca - usa
">CY COLEMAN - CHLOE
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12" MIX
ONLY ONE SIDE
year: 1976
LABEL : rca - usa
the art of love (1965) OST FULL ALBUM cy coleman
"The Art of Love," Cy Coleman plays and conducts his music from the score of the motion picture, on CAPITOL Records, 1965, High Fidelity. The comedy starred James Garner, Dick Van Dyke, Elke Sommer, and Angie Dickinson.
I’m Gonna Laugh You Out of My Life, Cy Coleman
Piano Witchcraft of Cy Coleman, Orchestra Arranged and Conducted by Billy May, I’m Gonna Laugh You Out of My Life, Cy Coleman was an American composer, songwriter, and jazz pianist. Coleman was born Seymour Kaufman on June 14, 1929, in New York City to
Cy Coleman - Sunny
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Nikki (Love Theme)
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Nikki (Love Theme) · Cy Coleman
The Art Of Love
℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 1965 Capitol Records, LLC
Released on: 1965-01-01
Associated Performer, Conductor/ Piano, String Arranger: Cy Coleman
Associ
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Cy Coleman - From This Moment (Porter)
Cy Coleman - Seeco (1958)
Cy Coleman – Pop Piano Goes Classic
Cy Coleman – Pop-Piano Goes Classic
Лейбл: MGM Records – 2315058
Формат:
Пластинки, LP, Album, Stereo
Страна: Spain
Дата релиза: 1971
Жанр: Jazz
Стиль: Easy Listening
A1 Sonata In Shocking Pink 2:04
A2 Prelude In Blue 2:44
A3 Fugue In White 1:27
A4 R
Lyrics By – E.Y. Harburg
Music By – Burton Lane
2:25
A2 Lost In Loveliness (From "The Girl In Pink Tights")
Lyrics By – Leo Robin
Music By – Sigmund Romberg
2:30
A3 Night Of My Nights (From "Kis
">Cy Coleman Broadway Pianorama GMB
Lista de Títulos
A1 Old Devil Moon (From "Finian's Rainbow")
Lyrics By – E.Y. Harburg
Music By – Burton Lane
2:25
A2 Lost In Loveliness (From "The Girl In Pink Tights")
Lyrics By – Leo Robin
Music By – Sigmund Romberg
2:30
A3 Night Of My Nights (From "Kis
Green Dolphin Street
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Green Dolphin Street · Cy Coleman
Fly Me To The Moon
℗ 2011 Sleeping Giant
Released on: 2011-07-11
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SWEET CHARITY "HEY, BIG SPENDER" ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST, SHIRLEY MACLAINE PICTURES (HD)
The wonderful score for the 1966 Broadway musical "Sweet Charity" was written by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields. The original production starred Gwen Verdon and John McMartin. The musical was adapted for a film version in 1969 with Shirley MacLaine as Char
On the Twentieth Century: Medley: Stranded Again / Saddle Up the Horse / On the Twentieth Century
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On the Twentieth Century: Medley: Stranded Again / Saddle Up the Horse / On the Twentieth Century · Charles Rule · Hal Norman · George Coe · Dean Dittman · Tom Batten · Stanley Simmonds · On the Twen
We're Still Friends (I Love My Wife)
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Michael Stewart
The Art Of Love
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The Art Of Love · Cy Coleman
The Art Of Love
℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 1965 Capitol Records, LLC
Released on: 1965-01-01
Associated Performer, Conductor/ Piano, String Arranger: Cy Coleman
Associate
Cy Coleman - Pussy Cat
Cy Coleman - Witchcraft
Cy Coleman performs "Witchcraft" on Playboy's Penthouse.
Chloe By Cy Coleman
Cy Coleman was an American composer, songwriter, and jazz pianist. His early success came when he teamed with Carolyn Leigh, producing many pop hits including Witchcraft and The Best Is Yet To Come. In 1964 Coleman collaborated with Dorothy Fields, prod
Composer Cy Coleman Plays Full SWEET CHARITY Overture on Piano
Broadway composer Cy Coleman plays the entire piano overture of his masterwork, SWEET CHARITY, at the one night only concert at Lincoln Center in 1997. Watch the full concert here: https://youtu.be/aGiV-HQ1Qts. ***If you enjoyed this video, please give it
Cy Coleman - The Party's On Me
The Art Of Love ultimate soundtrack suite by Cy Coleman
Highlights from the 1965 film score The Art Of Love by Cy Coleman. Enjoy this ultimate soundtrack suite!
Main Title / Parisian Women / Nikki / The Inspector Revisited / Halfway Blues / Kick Off Your Shoes / Blues For Laurie / The Art Of Love
CC 15:26
Download Hey Look Me Over -- Cy Coleman's Broadway Showstoppers: Piano/Vocal/Chords [P.D.F]
http://j.mp/2ccefks
Witchcraft
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Witchcraft · Cy Coleman
It Started with a Dream
℗ 2002 Sony Music Entertainment
Associated Performer: It Started with a Dream Orchestra
Conductor: Brad Dechter
Lyricist: Carolyn Leigh
Producer: Mike
Cy Coleman: The Party's On Me (RCA APL1-1252, Released 1976, complete LP)
This week's Grab Bag Thursday pick is a rather curious album, The Party's On Me, by pianist, arranger and composer Cy Coleman. This album is a strange mashup of instrumental music, some of it set to a disco beat with vocals--it is very much of its time.
1969.
">Cy Coleman -- The Pompeii Club ( Rich Man's Frug)
"The Original Soundtrack - Sweet Charity" Album.
1969.
On the Twentieth Century: I Rise Again
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On the Twentieth Century: I Rise Again · John Cullum · George Coe · Dean Dittman · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
℗ 19
Witchcraft - Cy Coleman Trio
Cy Coleman (piano/composer), Aaron Bell (bass), Charlie Smith (drums). Westminster 1958.
On the Twentieth Century: Veronique
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On the Twentieth Century: Veronique · Madeline Kahn · John Cullum · On the Twentieth Century Ensemble · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Ca
The Rhythm of Life Cy Coleman
Original (1966) recording by the composer from the 'Sweet Charity" Musical.
Cy Coleman / Witchcraft
It Started With A Dream
On the Twentieth Century: I Have Written a Play
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On the Twentieth Century: I Have Written a Play · Tom Batten · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
℗ 1978 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTE
On the Twentieth Century: Together
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On the Twentieth Century: Together · John Cullum · On the Twentieth Century Ensemble · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
℗
Cy Coleman "Flower Drum Song" 1958 STEREO Jazz Piano FULL ALBUM
This is from the original vinyl pressing and may have a few audible defects. At any rate, my videos are never meant to take the place of higher quality sources, and I urge everyone interested in owning this album to seek it out
Piano – Cy Coleman
Bass
On the Twentieth Century: Never
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On the Twentieth Century: Never · Madeline Kahn · George Coe · Dean Dittman · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
℗ 1978 SO
On the Twentieth Century: Our Private World
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On the Twentieth Century: Our Private World · John Cullum · Madeline Kahn · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
℗ 1978 SONY
On the Twentieth Century: Repent
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On the Twentieth Century: Repent · Imogene Coca · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
℗ 1978 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Co
Cy Coleman - The Best is Yet to Come
Cy Coleman performs "The Best is Yet to Come" on Playboy's Penthouse.
Cy Coleman - Pussy Cat
Track 16 from Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 8: Cocktail Capers.
On the Twentieth Century: Mine
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On the Twentieth Century: Mine · John Cullum · Kevin Kline · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
℗ 1978 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTER
On the Twentieth Century: I've Got It All
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On the Twentieth Century: I've Got It All · Madeline Kahn · John Cullum · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
℗ 1978 SONY BM
On the Twentieth Century: On the Twentieth Century (Reprise 1)
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On the Twentieth Century: On the Twentieth Century (Reprise 1) · On the Twentieth Century Ensemble · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Re
Why Try To Change Me Now - Cy Coleman
Why Try To Change Me Now
Cy Coleman - Piano
Aaron Bell - Bass
Edmond Thigpen -Drums
On the Twentieth Century: Entr'acte: Life Is Like a Train
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On the Twentieth Century: Entr'acte: Life Is Like a Train · Keith Davis · Quitman Fludd III · Joseph Wise · Ray Stephens · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (
On the Twentieth Century: Five Zeros
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On the Twentieth Century: Five Zeros · George Coe · Dean Dittman · Imogene Coca · John Cullum · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Reco
1960 original single: Cy Coleman - Playboy's Theme (piano instrumental)
In its original 3½ minute form, here is the earliest of several versions of the instrumental piece that its composer Coleman would record over the years. It charted briefly at #115 on the Music Vendor "Coming Up" chart (that publication's equivalent to
On the Twentieth Century: Sextet
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On the Twentieth Century: Sextet · George Coe · Dean Dittman · John Cullum · Imogene Coca · Madeline Kahn · Kevin Kline · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century: She's a Nut
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On the Twentieth Century: She's a Nut · On the Twentieth Century Ensemble · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
℗ 1978 SONY B
On the Twentieth Century: Babbette
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On the Twentieth Century: Babbette · Madeline Kahn · John Cullum · George Coe · Dean Dittman · On the Twentieth Century Ensemble · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth
On the Twentieth Century: The Legacy
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On the Twentieth Century: The Legacy · John Cullum · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
℗ 1978 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
On the Twentieth Century: Lily, Oscar
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On the Twentieth Century: Lily, Oscar · Madeline Kahn · John Cullum · George Coe · Dean Dittman · On the Twentieth Century Ensemble · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentie
On the Twentieth Century: On the Twentieth Century (Reprise 2)
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On the Twentieth Century: On the Twentieth Century (Reprise 2) · On the Twentieth Century Ensemble · Original Broadway Cast of On the Twentieth Century
On the Twentieth Century (Original Broadway Cast Re
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