Description

George Gershwin's compositions blend jazz elements, resulting in a distinctive style that epitomizes American music. This collection features 18 pieces, which include songs later arranged for solo piano, along with seven preludes for piano and additional works.

Songs / Content

• 'S Wonderful (from "Funny Face")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Clap Yo' Hands (from "Oh, Kay!")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Do It AgainGeorge Gershwin (composer); Buddy DeSylva (lyricist)
• Fascinating RhythmGeorge Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• I'll Build a Stairway to ParadiseGeorge Gershwin (composer); Buddy DeSylva (lyricist); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Impromptu in Two Keys ("East Is West")George Gershwin (composer)
• Merry AndrewGeorge Gershwin (composer)
• Prelude (Fragment - January 1925)George Gershwin (composer)
• Prelude (Melody No. 17)George Gershwin (composer)
• Prelude (Novelette in Fourths)George Gershwin (composer)
• Prelude (Rubato - 1923)George Gershwin (composer)
• Prelude I (Allegro Ben Ritmato e Deciso)George Gershwin (composer)
• Prelude II (Blue Lullaby) (Andante Con Moto e Poco Rubato)George Gershwin (composer)
• Prelude III (Spanish Prelude)George Gershwin (composer)
• Somebody Loves MeGeorge Gershwin (composer); Buddy DeSylva (lyricist); Ballard MacDonald (lyricist)
• SwaneeGeorge Gershwin (composer); Irving Caesar (lyricist)
• The Man I Love (from "Strike Up the Band")George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist)
• Three-Quarter BluesGeorge Gershwin (composer)