Morton Gould

Morton Gould (1913–1996) was an American composer, conductor, pianist, and arranger recognized as a child prodigy who published his first composition at age six. He synthesized popular American idioms like jazz, blues, and marches with symphonic forms, earning a Pulitzer Prize, Kennedy Center Honors, and 12 Grammy nominations. His career spanned radio, Broadway, film, and orchestral works, blending 'high' and 'popular' art.