Cole Porter—an American composer and lyricist—was active from the 1910s to the 1950s. His notable works include timeless classics like Night and Day, Begin the Beguine, and I've Got You Under My Skin, as well as the musical Kiss Me, Kate. Porter's music is often described as elegant and sophisticated, characterized by witty wordplay. His songs have become jazz standards and have been performed by renowned artists such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.