ARLEN, HAROLD. One of America’s greatest composers of popular music, equally at home writing for cabaret, motion picture and stage; b. Hyman Arluck, Buffalo, New York, ; d. New York, New York, .
Harold Arlen (born Hyman Arluck) first sang in the choir of the synagogue in Buffalo, New York, where his father was a cantor. He was also influenced by early jazz recordings, and when still in his teens, he formed his own group,...