All That Jazz

Fred Ebb, John Kander

About All That Jazz

"All That Jazz" (alternatively "And All That Jazz") is a song from the 1975 musical Chicago. It has music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, and is the opening song of the musical. The title of the 1979 film, starring Roy Scheider as a character strongly resembling choreographer/stage and film director Bob Fosse, is derived from the song.


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1973
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C'mon babe
Why don't we paint the town?
And all that jazz

I'm gonna rouge my knees
And roll my stockings down
And all that jazz

Start the car
I know a whoopee spot
Where the gin is cold
But the piano's hot

It's just a noisy hall
Where there's a nightly brawl
And all that jazz!

Slick you hair
And wear you buckle shoes
And all that jazz

I heat that father dip
Is gonna blow the blues
And all that jazz

Hold on, hon
We're gonna bunny hug
I bought some aspirin
Down at united drug

In case you shake apart
And want a brand new start
To do that

Jazz.

Skidoo

And all that jazz

Hot-cha

Whoopee

And all that jazz

(soft and diabolic)
Ha! ha! ha!

It's just a noisy hall
Where there's a nightly brawl
And all that

Jazz

Find a flask
We're playing fast and loose

And all that jazz

Right up here
Is where I store the juice

And all that jazz

Come on, babe
We're gonna brush the sky
I betcha lucky lindy
Never flew so high

'cause in the stratosphere
How could he lend an ear
To all that jazz?

Oh, you're gonna see you sheba
Shimmy shake

And all that jazz

Oh, she's gonna shimmy till her garters
Break

And all that jazz

Show her where to park her girdle
Oh, her mother's blood'd curdle
If she'd hear
Her baby's queer
For all that jazz!

C'mon babe
Why don't we paint the town?
And all that jazz
I'm gonna rouge my knees
And roll my stockings down
And all that jazz

Start the car
I know a whopee spot
Where the gin is cold
But the piano's hot

It's just a noisy hall
Where there's a nightly brawl
And all that jazz!
Company.
Oh, you're gonna see you sheba
Shimmy shake
And all that jazz

Oh, shey's gonna shimmy till her garters
Break

And all that jazz

Show her where to park her girdle
Oh, her mother's blood'd curdle
If she'd hear
Her baby's queer
For all that jazz!

No, I'm no one's wife
But, oh I love my life
And all that jazz!

That jazz!

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John Kander

John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) is the American composer of a number of musicals as part of the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb. more »

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11 facts about this song

Composition and Lyrics
The song "All That Jazz" was written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. They were a prominent musical theater songwriting duo, known for their enchanting melodies and smart lyrics.
Musical Debut
The song first made its appearance in the 1975 Broadway musical "Chicago". It is the opening number of the show and is a highlight performance of the character Velma Kelly.
Popular Culture
"All That Jazz" has permeated popular culture over the years and has been covered by many artists. It also inspired the title of the 1979 film "All That Jazz" directed by Bob Fosse.
Award Recognition
The 2002 film adaptation of "Chicago," featured Catherine Zeta-Jones performing "All That Jazz," and the film won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Dance Elements
The song embellishes the traditional Vaudeville style and Broadway jazz, known for its high energy, ensemble dancing, and razzle-dazzle choreography.
Inspired by a Real-life Figure
The character of Velma Kelly, who performs "All That Jazz," was inspired by the real-life figure of Belva Gaertner, a cabaret singer who was acquitted for a murder charge in 1924.
Inspiration for the Musical
The musical "Chicago" where "All That Jazz" debuted, was based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins, who covered murder trials for the Chicago Tribune.
Radio Airplay
Despite its theatrical origins and style, "All That Jazz" has been frequently played on both pop and jazz radio stations.
Enduring Popularity
The song remains so popular that it is regularly performed in high school and college theater programs, and is frequently performed on television talent shows.
Song's Theme
"All That Jazz" is a euphemism for the wild, thrilling, but often corrupt and scandalous lifestyle of Jazz Age Chicago.
The Signature Style
The song "All That Jazz" is a perfect example of Kander and Ebb's provocative and stylish musical storytelling.

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