George Gershwin
George Gershwin (; born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions ''Rhapsody in Blue'' (1924) and ''An American in Paris'' (1928), the songs "Swanee" (1919) and "Fascinating Rhythm" (1924), the jazz standards "Embraceable You" (1928) and "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera ''Porgy and Bess'' (1935), which included the hit "Summertime".Gershwin studied piano under Charles Hambitzer and composition with Rubin Goldmark, Henry Cowell, and Joseph Brody. He began his career as a song plugger but soon started composing Broadway theater works with his brother Ira Gershwin and with Buddy DeSylva. He moved to Paris, intending to study with Nadia Boulanger, but she refused him, afraid that rigorous classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style; Maurice Ravel voiced similar objections when Gershwin inquired about studying with him. He subsequently composed ''An American in Paris'', returned to New York City and wrote ''Porgy and Bess'' with Ira and DuBose Heyward. Initially a commercial failure, it came to be considered one of the most important American operas of the 20th century and an American cultural classic.
Gershwin moved to Hollywood and composed numerous film scores. He died in 1937, only 38 years old, of a brain tumor. His compositions have been adapted for use in film and television, with many becoming jazz standards. Provided by Wikipedia
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Ella Fitzgerald sings the George and Ira Gershwin song book by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Someone to watch over me the songs of George Gershwin. by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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George and Ira Gershwin's Pardon my English by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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George & Ira Gershwin's Lady, be good! by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Porgy & Bess by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Porgy and Bess by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Porgy and Bess : an original sound track recording, the Samuel Goldwyn motion picture production / by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Selections from Porgy and Bess by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Great scenes from Porgy and Bess by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Porgy and Bess by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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George & Ira Gershwin's Lady, be good! by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Rhapsody in blue ; An American in Paris by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Porgy and Bess a symphonic picture for orchestra ; and American in Paris / by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Rhapsody in blue An American in Paris / by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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The Gershwin album by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Levant plays Gershwin by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Concerto in F for piano and orchestra "I got rhythm" variations : for piano and orchestra ; Cuban overture / by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Strike up the band the Canadian Brass plays George Gershwin / by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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Rhapsody in blue ; Prelude for piano no. 2 / by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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An extraordinary Gershwin program by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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