Joseph Yasser | |
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| Born | April 16, 1893 Łódź, Poland |
| Died | September 6, 1981 (aged 88) New York City, United States |
| Occupation | Musicologist |
| Years active | 1918–1981 |
Joseph Yasser (April 16, 1893 – September 6, 1981) was a Russian–American organist, music theorist, author, and musicologist. An influential figure who established a handful of musical institutions, Yasser is noted for his 1932 publication, A Theory of Evolving Tonality.[1] He was active until his death at age 88 in 1981. Yasser was married but had no children.