Oral history interview with Henry Rosenblatt, opera singer and son of Yossele Rosenblatt. Their relationship is discussed in particular detail, and Henry provides biographical information and various anecdotes from his childhood, including many famed cantors he sang with in his father's synagogue, Ohab Zedek. Additional topics discussed include the making of his father's early recordings, various compositions and arrangments, and his role in The Jazz Singer. Henry's own life is also discussed and includes his work with Arturo Toscanini, among others. The interview concludes with a discussion of the process of publishing some of his father’s music, and a sung performance of Akavyo ben Mahalal’el Omer.
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