George Gershwin ( Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American US pianist and composer, whose compositions spanned both popular and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), the songs “Swanee” (1919) and “Fascinating Rhythm” (1924), the jazz standards “Embraceable You” (1928) and “I Got Rhythm” (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit “Summertime”.
I never really had the time to post this–and it’s been two years! It’s been locked up and accumulating dust somewhere in my files! An American In Paris is one of my favorite movie musicals out there (with the lovely Leslie Caron and of course, Gene Kelly too! *squee*), and it’d be a shame if I never shared this huhu.
I miss doing traditional artworks… I know, I’m so lame–I keep telling others how busy I am of my thesis WAHH but when I graduate from college this year, I have to promise myself to have actual time learning how to paint and illustrate. (ી(΄◞ิ౪◟ิ‵)ʃ)♥
MUSIC MONDAY: Born #OnThisDay in 1917 – “First Lady of Song” Ella Fitzgerald (LISTEN)
MUSIC MONDAY: Born #OnThisDay in 1917 — “First Lady of Song” Ella Fitzgerald (LISTEN)
[Photo: Ella Fitzgerald via ellafitzgerald.com] by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) GBN is pulling a trifecta today — celebrating #MusicMonday, #JazzAppreciationMonth, and dropping in on absolutely one of the best singers past, present — or ever — Ella Fitzgerald! Born 105 years ago #OnThisDay, through her stunningly timeless gifts (and vast catalog), Ella Fitzgerald is still surprising…
