The Red Moon is a musical or operetta in three acts with music by J. Rosamund Johnson and both book and lyrics by Bob Cole. Additional music was contributed by James Reese Europe who composed the song
Front cover of the 1908 sheet music for the song "Bleeding Moon" from The Red Moon
J. Rosamond Johnson
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John Rosamond Johnson, usually referred to as J. Rosamond Johnson, was an American composer and singer during the Harlem Renaissance. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, much of his music career was in New
The Red Moon (Johnson and Cole)
…The Red Moon is a musical or operetta in three acts with music by J. Rosamund Johnson and both book and lyrics by Bob Cole. Additional music was contributed by James Reese Europe who composed the song "Sambo" for the show, and co-wrote…
J. Rosamond Johnson, right, with Bob Cole
J. Rosamond Johnson, photo by Carl Van Vechten (1933)
Robert Cole and Rosamond Johnson