Jolsonian

English

Etymology

From Jolson +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Jolsonian (comparative more Jolsonian, superlative most Jolsonian)

1. Of or relating to Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; c.1886–1950), American singer, film actor, and comedian.
   • 1995, Will Friedwald, Sinatra! the Song is You: A Singer's Art, page 19:

     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."