George Gershwin

George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer. He was born Jacob Gershowitz in Brooklyn, New York to Russian Jewish immigrant parents. George wrote most of his works together with his elder brother lyricist Ira Gershwin. Gershwin composed both for Broadway and for the classical concert hall. He also wrote popular songs with success.

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Many of his compositions have been used in cinema, and many are famous jazz standards; songbooks have been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald (three memorable discs recorded for Verve, with Nelson Riddle's orchestra), Herbie Hancock and several other singers or players.

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