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Author:

Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.

Title:

George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess [sound recording].

Format:

[sound recording].

Publisher:

Manufactured and distributed by Rhino RecordsInc.,
Manufactured and distributed by Rhino RecordsInc.,

Copyright Date:

1999, c1956

Description:

2 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Operas.
Popular music--1951-1960.

Other Authors:

Tormé, Mel, 1925-
Faye, Frances.
Garcia, Russell.
Collins, Al.
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974.
Gershwin, Ira, 1896-
Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940.
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Porgy and Bess. Selections; arr.
Bethlehem Orchestra.
Australian Jazz Quintet.
Pat Moran Quartet.
Stan Levey Group.

Other Titles:

Porgy and Bess; arr.

Notes:

Jazz arrangement of the opera composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. The 2nd work an edited instrumental suite from Russ Garcia's orchestration. Originally issued as an analog monaural recording. Program and production notes and synopsis (44 p.) inserted. Compact discs. Mel Tormé, Frances Faye, Betty Roché, George Kirby, Johnny Hartman, Sallie Blair, Frank Rosolino, Loulie Jean Norman, Joe Derise, Bob Dorough, supporting singers ; Bethlehem Orchestra ; Russ Garcia, musical director and conductor ; Al "Jazzbo" Collins, narrator ; Duke Ellington and his famous orchestra ; Australian Jazz Quintet ; Pat Moran Quartet ; Stan Levey Group.

Contents:

Porgy and Bess -- Porgy and Bess suite.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)42461216

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)