Various Artists - The Great American Composers : The George Gershwin Song Book (2026)

George Gershwin was a preeminent composer who successfully integrated jazz and classical music within the framework of the Great American Songbook. His creative legacy is characterized by extraordinary versatility, as evidenced by a vast array of diverse interpretations, ranging from Miles Davis’s orchestral jazz to Janis Joplin’s psychedelic rock and contemporary pop adaptations. Gershwin’s brief yet prolific career served as a cornerstone for the development of American musical identity and continues to inspire world-class artists across various genres.

Tracklist:
1-1 Roger Williams - Rhapsody In Blue [17:02]
1-2 Billie Holiday - The Man I Love [2:52]
1-3 Sarah Vaughan - Fascinating Rhythm [2:36]
1-4 Blossom Dearie - Someone To Watch Over Me [5:59]
1-5 Chris Connor - Strike Up The Band [2:36]
1-6 Joe Williams - 'S Wonderful [2:38]
1-7 Johnny Hartman - How Long Has This Been Going On [2:45]
1-8 Frank Sinatra - I've Got A Crush On You [2:17]
1-9 The Happenings - I Got Rhythm [3:00]
1-10 Nat King Cole - Embraceable You [3:25]
1-11 Chet Baker - But Not For Me [3:04]
1-12 Ella Fitzgerald - Of Thee I Sing [3:11]
1-13 Helen Merrill - Summertime [3:27]
1-14 Aretha Franklin - It Ain't Necessarily So [2:53]
1-15 Nina Simone - I Loves You, Porgy [4:10]
1-16 The Ink Spots - Let's Call The Whole Thing Off [2:36]
1-17 June Christy - They Can't Take That Away From Me [2:41]
1-18 Dakota Staton - A Foggy Day [2:18]
1-19 The Hi-Lo's - Love Walked In [3:07]
1-20 Dinah Washington - Love Here To Stay [2:33]