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Jolsonian
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English
Etymology
From en Jolson ian.
Adjective
Of or relating to Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; c.1886–1950), American singer, film actor, and comedian.
en Sinatra! the Song is You: A Singer's Art 19 Will Friedwald 1995 In the Capitol and early Reprise eras, his top note would more likely be the high F he hits on "The Tender Trap," going down to the ultradeep, Jolsonian low G that concludes his show-stopping '60s treatment of "Ol' Man River."
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