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Composer

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Orchestral

 

 

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Albert Gumble was an American composer and songwriter who was born on March 10, 1883, in Geneva, Illinois. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father, William Gumble, was a well-known composer and conductor, and his mother, Mary Gumble, was a pianist and singer. Gumble began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and composition with his father. He showed great talent and was soon performing in public concerts. In 1901, he moved to Chicago to study at the Chicago Musical College, where he studied composition with Felix Borowski and piano with Rudolph Ganz. After completing his studies, Gumble began his career as a composer and songwriter. He wrote music for vaudeville shows, musical comedies, and silent films. He also wrote popular songs, including "Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie," which became a hit in 1905. In 1910, Gumble moved to New York City, where he continued to work as a composer and songwriter. He wrote music for Broadway shows, including "The Honeymoon Express" and "The Passing Show." He also wrote songs for popular singers, including Al Jolson and Sophie Tucker. Gumble's most famous work is his operetta "The Yankee Princess," which premiered on Broadway in 1910. The operetta was a huge success and ran for over 200 performances. It was later adapted into a silent film in 1916. Gumble continued to write music throughout the 1910s and 1920s. He wrote music for several more Broadway shows, including "The Midnight Rounders" and "The Greenwich Village Follies." He also wrote songs for popular singers, including Eddie Cantor and Fanny Brice. In the 1930s, Gumble's career began to decline. The popularity of vaudeville and musical comedies waned, and Gumble struggled to find work. He continued to write music, but his output was limited. Gumble died on August 24, 1946, in New York City. He was 63 years old. Despite his decline in popularity, Gumble's music continued to be performed and recorded. His songs were covered by many popular singers, including Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. In conclusion, Albert Gumble was a talented composer and songwriter who made significant contributions to American music. He wrote music for vaudeville shows, musical comedies, and silent films, as well as popular songs that became hits. His most famous work is his operetta "The Yankee Princess," which was a huge success on Broadway. Although his career declined in the 1930s, Gumble's music continued to be performed and recorded, and his legacy lives on today.

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