|About the Jolson Website
International
Al Jolson Society, Inc.
This website represents the International Al Jolson Society, Inc., and I do hope you already are, or will become a member of the Society. Click to read about the benefits of membership in the only organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Al Jolson.
Now that you've found the site, let me tell you a little bit about it to help enhance your experience!
The site is divided into six major sections. Five are represented by the large buttons on the front page, and the sixth from assorted items on the front page.
The five button sections are:
- The Man: Devoted to items about the man who was Al Jolson, there are sections here with biographical sketches and articles, information about his birth and family, Jolson's wives, Jolson's children, Jolson's legacy (including radio shows done in tribute to Jolie), a Jolson Quiz and a bibliography of books on Al Jolson.
- His Works: This is where you will find the great bulk of Jolson multimedia presentations. Sections are devoted to the studio recordings, radio and film, with many online examples of each type. A full Jolson discography is located in this section, so that you can locate that elusive song that keeps running through your brain!
- Jolson Sings Again Also called On Stage, here is where you will find information of current Jolson appearances. Whether on television or in stage productions, Jolson is still very much alive in the entertainment industry. There is also a section here devoted to Jolson memorializers, who carry the voice and spirit of The World's Greatest Entertainer.
- Friends & Links: Several pages of links to site devoted to friends of Al Jolson, as well as other sites celebrating the kind of music Jolson sang, are located here.
- Al Jolson Society: With dedicated members worldwide, over a half century after his death, the International Al Jolson Society is going stronger than ever. Here you will find information about the Society, special offers Jolson material available only to members, and a membership application. You can apply online, pay with a secure charge card, and become a member of the Society today, just click the button at the top of this page!
In addition to all that, from the front page you can access a variety of other features. Check out the Jolson Podcasts, and other special features that are often posted on the front page. The Jolson Forum gives you a chance to express your opinion, ask questions, and make new friends. Sign the Jolson guestbook just to say "hello!"
The audio and video clips on this site are encoded in HTML5 format, as MP3 or MP4 files. These are compatible with all current browsers and platforms. If you are having a problem viewing or hearing any particular file, please let me know.
So, check out all the features of the site, wander around, and enjoy yourself. There is normally an update to the rotating content each Sunday. Feel free to email the webmaster of the site with your comments or requests. But for now...
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