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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. | + | 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". | ||
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Revision as of 13:25, April 14, 2007
George Gershwin was an important American songwriter and composer of the 1920s and 1930s, often collaborating with his brother 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".