This album is dedicated to Ira Gershwin, whose faith and guidance made it all possible.
Columbia Jazz Band
New York Philharmonic
Buffalo Philharmonic
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Michael Tilson Thomas, director
Repertoire
Rhapsody In Blue
An American In Paris
Overture: Oh, Kay
Overture: Funny Face
Overture: Girl Crazy
Overture: Strike Up The Band
Overture: Of Thee I Sing
Overture: Let ‘Em Eat Cake
Promenade: (Walking The Dog)
Fascinating Rhythm
Premiere recordings of “Short Story,” “Violin Piece,” “Sleepless Night” and “Walking the Dog.”
Premiere recording of the restored edition of “Second Rhapsody” on Track 5.
Columbia combined two strong George Gershwin albums, "George Gershwin (1898-1937)" and "Gershwin on Broadway," on one compact disc "Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue, Etc / Tilson Thomas". It's not a definitive Gershwin collection, but it's a strong, enjoyable one nevertheless, and is a good choice for neophytes.Stephen Thomas Erlewine