(1885–1945), American composer; full name Jerome David Kern. A major influence in the development of the musical, he wrote several musical comedies, including Showboat (1927).
Definition of Kern, Jerome in US English:
Kern, Jerome
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(1885–1945), US composer; full name Jerome David Kern. A major influence in the development of the musical, he wrote several musical comedies, including Showboat (1927), which featured the song “Ol' Man River.”.