The Amazing Keystone Big Band - Fascinating Rhythm(s) - The Music of George Gershwin (2024) [Hi-Res]

George Gershwin, a renowned 20th-century musician and composer, was born in New York City in 1898. Known for his ability to blend classical and popular music, Gershwin created unique melodies that were inspired by the vibrant soundscape of 1920s New York. His brother Ira was also talented, writing lyrics that were often humorous and captured the hopes, joys, and disappointments of everyday life. Some of their most successful works were "The Lady Will Be Good" and "Porgy and Bess." Gershwin was recognized for his concert music compositions such as "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris." Influenced by jazz clubs, musical comedies, and the development of radio and cinema, Gershwin's legacy continues to be celebrated worldwide. The album "Fascinating Rhythm(s)" pays tribute to George and Ira Gershwin, featuring twelve pieces arranged by Bastien Ball and John Boutellier in avant-garde, swing, and Brazilian-inspired blues styles. The album showcases the talents of a seventeen-piece big band and five young singers.

Tracklist:
1 Summertime
2 Who Cares ?
3 Someone to Watch Over Me
4 There Is a Boat That's Leaving Soon for New York
5 I Loves You Porgy
6 Strike up the Band
7 Our Love Is Here to Stay
8 Fascinating Rhythm
9 Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
10 The Man I Love
11 Soon
12 I Got Rhythm