George Gershwin

George Gershwin
Born: Sep 26, 1898 in New York, NY
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Died: Jul 11, 1937 in Beverly Hills, CA
Styles: American Popular Song, Standards, Show Tunes, Traditional Pop, Tin Pan Alley Pop, Modern Composition
Biography: In a career tragically cut short in mid-stride by a brain tumor, George Gershwin (1898-1937) proved himself to be not only one of the great songwriters of his extremely rich era, but also a gifted "serious" composer who bridged the worlds of classical and popular music. The latter is all the more striking, ...Read full biography
Columbia Album
Label: CBS
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Lady, Be Good!
Released: 1992
Label: Roxbury
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A reconstruction of the 1924 George and Ira Gershwin musical featuring period recordings by Fred and Adele Astaire, George Gershwin himself, and others. The songs include "Fascinating Rhythm" and "The ...Read full review
More George Gershwin albums: Main Albums (18), Compilations (82), DVD/Video (2)
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