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George Gershwin

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
George Gershwin , 1898-1937, American composer, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., as Jacob Gershwin. Gershwin wrote some of the most original and popular musical works produced in the United States. Although he studied harmony with Rubin Goldmark (see under Goldmark, Karl ), he received most of his musical training in Tin Pan Alley, playing the piano for a publisher of popular music. He first achieved wide success with his song "Swanee." In addition to a great number of songs, he wrote the scores for several musicals, including George White's Scandals (1920), Lady, Be Good! (1924), Oh, Kay!... Read more
Gershwin, George 1898-1937
GERSHWIN, GEORGE 1898-1937 Songwriter/composer Brilliance Born Jacob Gershwine in Brooklyn, George Gershwin was the most brilliant figure among...confidence of his genius. George and Ira George Gershwin wrote only the music for his songs... Read more
George Gershwin
George Gershwin American composer George Gershwin (1898-1937) was eminently successful in popular music, as...that have become standards in the contemporary repertory. George Gershwin played a prominent role in one of the most colorful eras... Read more

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