Self-taught, brilliant, comfortable with both jazz
and the classics, Gershwin (1898-1937) is a composer whose music
straddles the musical theater and the concert hall with equal
comfort. With his gift for easy, natural melodies and colorful
orchestration, Gershwin is always entertaining. Here
are his essential recordings.
Our recommendations for the best CD's from the best
artists.
Whether you're thinking of exploring an unfamiliar style or already
building a focused collection, our Essentials pages can streamline
your musical search. From alternative music to zydeco, bebop to
hip-hop, the Essentials will lead you to the hundreds of artists
and thousands of recordings that matter.
