Levant, Oscar. (1904–1972). Autograph Signature.
Signature of the American pianist, composer and writer in pencil to a small card. Oblong format, 2.5 x 3.5 inches (6.3 x 7.8 cm). Name in pen on recto and biographical data in different hand in pencil to verso; somewhat foxed; else fine.
"Levant briefly studied composition with Schoenberg. He was active as a pianist with jazz bands and as a composer of popular songs such as Lady, play your mandolin (1930, lyricist: I. Caesar) and Blame it on my youth (1934, lyricist: E. Heyman). His works for the Broadway stage brought his talents to the attention of Hollywood, and after moving to the West Coast he wrote the scores for several films, including Street Girl and Tanned Legs. Levant also appeared in many films both as actor and musician, including Rhythm on the River(1941), The Barkleys of Broadway (1948) and The Band Wagon (1953). He was the solo pianist in An American in Paris (1951), and had achieved prominence as a sympathetic interpreter of Gershwin's music following their meeting in 1929 and subsequent friendship." George Gelles in Grove Music Online
Levant, Oscar. (1904–1972). Autograph Signature.
Signature of the American pianist, composer and writer in pencil to a small card. Oblong format, 2.5 x 3.5 inches (6.3 x 7.8 cm). Name in pen on recto and biographical data in different hand in pencil to verso; somewhat foxed; else fine.
"Levant briefly studied composition with Schoenberg. He was active as a pianist with jazz bands and as a composer of popular songs such as Lady, play your mandolin (1930, lyricist: I. Caesar) and Blame it on my youth (1934, lyricist: E. Heyman). His works for the Broadway stage brought his talents to the attention of Hollywood, and after moving to the West Coast he wrote the scores for several films, including Street Girl and Tanned Legs. Levant also appeared in many films both as actor and musician, including Rhythm on the River(1941), The Barkleys of Broadway (1948) and The Band Wagon (1953). He was the solo pianist in An American in Paris (1951), and had achieved prominence as a sympathetic interpreter of Gershwin's music following their meeting in 1929 and subsequent friendship." George Gelles in Grove Music Online