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George Gershwin

Active

1910s - 1930s

Born

September 26, 1898 in Brooklyn, NY

Died

July 11, 1937 in Beverly Hills, CA

Genre

Stage & Screen Classical Vocal Jazz

Styles

American Popular Song Cast Recordings Show Tunes Standards Tin Pan Alley Pop Traditional Pop Concerto Film Score Keyboard Modern Composition Show/Musical

Also Known As

Jacob Gershvin
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George Gershwin

Biography by William Ruhlmann

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Popular, influential American composer of many enduring standards whose work bridged the gap between pop and classical music.
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Album Highlights

  • The Gershwin Songbook: 'S Wonderful
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  • George & Ira Gershwin: Lady, Be Good! [1992]
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  • An American in Paris [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
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  • Classic Gershwin
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  • S'Wonderful
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  • George and Ira Gershwin in Hollywood [Rhino]
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