The Life and Music of George Gershwin
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Narrated by:
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Sheridan Morley
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Ean Wood
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This fresh account is further livened by a splendid reading from Sheridan Morley who contributes to this entertaining and informed account of one of America's greatest composers.
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- Tim Gray
- 09-10-15
Good overview of major works
Fast paced telling of George Gershwin's life and music. Well written and informative. Narration well done.
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- James Paris
- 06-07-20
Every George Gershwin Fan should read/hear this book!
This book was truly an enjoyable listening experience for me. The author had taken me on a literal “tour” of Mr. Gershwin’s life and I also learned something about his collaboration with his brother Ira (who was tremendous in his own write as a composer of lyrics) and his family. But I have to admit, at the end of the audio book was a wonderful and unexpected surprise: “Rhapsody in Blue” which was and is my all time favorite composition by this most beautiful and prolific composer. It left me with tears in my eyes. I can only sum up everything for you in one word: “enjoy.”
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