Ned Washington & Victor Young

Jazz Composer

    Prolific American lyricist Ned Washington (1901-1976) collaborated with numerous composers, penning words for beloved standards and film scores throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood. His partnership with Victor Young (1900-1956), a Polish-American composer, conductor, and violinist, yielded iconic songs like "When I Fall in Love" and "Stella by Starlight." Young's versatile talent also extended to composing over 300 film scores, earning him multiple Academy Award nominations and a posthumous Oscar for Around the World in 80 Days, solidifying their enduring legacy in jazz and popular music.