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To: Maceman

Get Michael Tilson-Thomas’ recording of the original jazz band version of the piece that was performed in 1924. The piano concerto version came three years later.


9 posted on 01/04/2014 7:15:45 PM PST by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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To: Publius

The jazz band version was orchestrated by Paul Whiteman. The orchestral version, which I prefer, was orchestrated by Gershwin himself.


25 posted on 01/05/2014 12:59:05 AM PST by Maceman (Just say "NO" to tyranny.)
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