Kander and Ebb were a highly successful songwriting team consisting of
composer John Kander (born March 18, 1927) and
lyricist Fred Ebb (April 8, 1928 – September 11, 2004). Known primarily for their stage
musicals, which included
Cabaret,
Chicago, and
Fosse, Kander and Ebb also scored several movies including their most famous song,
the theme song from
Martin Scorsese's
New York, New York. Recorded by many artists, "New York, New York" became a signature song for
Frank Sinatra. The team also became associated with two actresses,
Liza Minnelli and
Chita Rivera, for whom they wrote a considerable amount of material for the stage, concerts and television.