Off topic-Rhapsody in Blue

[Greg Newell]

Wasn't there a PBS special about a yuear ago or so that had Gershwin playing
his own Rhapsody in Blue? It went on for a while about his life and start in
music. The families first piano etc., etc. Perhaps you could get something
either in the way of a recording, video, or at least a point in the right
direction from PBS.

Greg

Charles Neuman wrote:

> Dan Dannenfelser wrote:
>
>  > I've been butchering my way through the piano solo version of
>  > "Rhapsody in
>  > Blue," and I'd like to obtain a few of the better recorded versions,
>  > in order
>  > to feel properly humbled.  Any suggestions or favorites out there?
>
> I had the pleasure of doing a similar butchering job a few years ago.
> While I didn't search very hard, the only recorded version I have is
> "Gershwin Plays Gershwin". Frankly, I was always suspicious of whether
> or not that was actually Gershwin playing, because it was one of those
> cheap CDs with no liner notes. If you know of any other good versions,
> please let me know.
>
> Another thing I've been curious about: Do you happen to know if the solo
> version is an arrangement that was done by Gershwin, or was it done by
> some music publisher? Mine is published by Warner Brothers Publications,
> and it doesn't say anything about who did the solo arrangement. I was
> always curious about that.
>
> Sorry that I have more questions than answers on your post!
>
> Charles Neuman
> PTG Assoc, Long Island - Nassau

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