SKU: AX.00-PO-0002584

UPC: 029156299823.

Musical programs the world over will be marking the anniversaries of the Gershwins' births throughout 1997 and 1998. This wonderful choral showcase of Gershwin hits arranged by Carl Strommen can be the focal point for any program throughout both years. As always from Carl, highly singable and exceptionally entertaining!
Recorded Acc. Available.

SKU: AX.00-PO-0003559

ISBN 9780769259901. UPC: 029156098013.

Music must reflect the thoughts and aspirations of the people and the time. My people are American. My time is today. This quote from George Gershwin sets the tone for this spectacular 25-minute Feature Medley showcasing the amazing artistic range of George and Ira Gershwin. The six flexible sections of timeless melodies highlight not only their popular songs, but also music for the Broadway and concert stage, the jazz musician and even an opera (Porgy and Bess).Mac Huff's spectacular Gershwin extravaganzahas been designed for all ages with accompaniment options of full combo, rhythm section, piano only or the dynamic ShowTrax CD. A magnificent tribute to two American musical masters!

SKU: A0.1228242

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns. Thanks, John.   This song began life in 1930 as a nine-bar phrase with the working title There's No Stopping Me Now.  Its title phrase Nice work if you can get it came from an English magazine.  It was one of nine songs the Gershwin brothers wrote for the movie A Damsel in Distress in which it was performed by Fred Astaire with backing vocals by The Stafford Sisters.  The song was published in 1937.  The first jazz recording of the work was by Tommy Dorsey three weeks after the release of the film.  The song was recorded by many jazz singers and adopted by bebop instrumentalists; Jerry Newman recorded pianist Thelonious Monk performing the tune in 1941 at Minton's Playhouse, a nightclub closely connected with early bebop, and he subsequently recorded it several times.

SKU: A0.725501

A cappella arrangement of Jazz standard, LOVE IS HERE TO STAY for Solo + SATB with optional Vocal Percussion