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George Gershwin

Gershwin in 1937 by [[Carl Van Vechten]] 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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  1. by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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  2. Summertime
    Willie Nelson sings Gershwin
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    by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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  3. by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
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  4. Rhapsody in blue
    Cuban overture ; Catfish row ; An American in Paris
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    by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
    Published 1993
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  5. Girl crazy
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    by Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
    Published 1990
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  7. Published 2017
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  8. Summertime
    from Porgy and Bess
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    Published 1999
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  9. Funny face
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    Published 2011
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  10. by Astaire, Fred
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  12. Roots
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    Published 2021
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  13. The club album
    live from Yellow Lounge
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    Published 2015
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  14. by Fleming, Renée
    Published 2012
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  15. Published 2007
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