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'''George Gershwin''' was an important American songwriter and composer of the 1920s and 1930s, often collaborating with his brother [[Ira Gershwin|Ira]]. He also wrote orchestral music, most notably ''[[Rhapsody in Blue]]'', ''[[An American in Paris]]'' and the [[opera]] ''[[Porgy and Bess]]''.
'''George Gershwin''' was an important American songwriter and composer of the 1920s and 1930s, often collaborating with his brother [[Ira Gershwin|Ira]]. He also wrote orchestral music, most notably ''[[Rhapsody in Blue]]'', ''[[An American in Paris]]'' and the [[opera]] ''[[Porgy and Bess]]''.
Many of Gershwin songs have become standards in what musicians call "the Great American Songbook" and are often performed by jazz players.
Famous songs by Gershwin include "Summertime" (from ''Porgy''), "The Man I Love", and "It Ain't Necessarily So".
Famous songs by Gershwin include "Summertime" (from ''Porgy''), "The Man I Love", and "It Ain't Necessarily So".