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Album · 1998

George & Ira Gershwin: Standards & Gems

by George Gershwin

Released
1998
Label
Nonesuch Records
Catalogue no.
79498-2
Tracklist
15 tracks
Length
59:01
Country
US

“George & Ira Gershwin: Standards & Gems” is an album by George Gershwin, released in 1998 on Nonesuch Records. The original release has 15 tracks with a running time of 59:01. Jazz standards on the record include “But Not For Me”, “Fascinating Rhythm”, “How Long Has This Been Going On?” and “I've Got A Crush On You”. The line-up features Eric Stern (conductor), Orchestra of St. Luke’s (performing orchestra), John Mauceri (conductor), Dawn Upshaw (vocals) and Judy Blazer (vocals).

Who played on George & Ira Gershwin: Standards & Gems

  • Eric Stern conductor on 10 tracks
  • Orchestra of St. Luke’s performing orchestra on 6 tracks
  • John Mauceri conductor on 5 tracks
  • Dawn Upshaw vocals on 3 tracks
  • Judy Blazer vocals on 3 tracks
  • John Pizzarelli vocals on 2 tracks
  • Adam Arkin vocals on 1 track
  • Ann Morrison vocals on 1 track
  • Arnetia Walker vocals on 1 track
  • Artie Shaw clarinet on 1 track
  • Audra McDonald vocals on 1 track
  • Brent Barrett vocals on 1 track
  • David Carroll vocals on 1 track
  • David Garrison vocals on 1 track
  • Hank Jones piano on 1 track
  • Irv Kruger drums (drum set) on 1 track
  • Jason Graae vocals on 1 track
  • Joe Roland vibraphone on 1 track
  • Juliet Lambert vocals on 1 track
  • Kurt Ollmann vocals on 1 track
  • Lara Teeter vocals on 1 track
  • Michelle Nicastro vocals on 1 track
  • Patrick Cassidy vocals on 1 track
  • Rebecca Luker vocals on 1 track
  • Robert Westenberg vocals on 1 track
  • Tal Farlow guitar on 1 track
  • Tommy Potter bass on 1 track
  • Vicki Lewis vocals on 1 track
  • William Katt vocals on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Little Jazz Bird — George Gershwin 3:33
  2. 2 But Not for Me standard — George Gershwin 3:02
  3. 3 I Don't Think I'll Fall in Love Today — George Gershwin 3:50
  4. 4 Barbary Coast — George Gershwin 4:16
  5. 5 Could You Use Me? — George Gershwin 4:32
  6. 6 Someone to Watch Over Me standard — George Gershwin 2:54
  7. 7 Fascinating Rhythm standard — George Gershwin 7:35
  8. 8 How Long Has This Been Going On? standard — George Gershwin 3:12
  9. 9 Meadow Serenade — George Gershwin 4:39
  10. 10 My Cousin in Milwaukee — George Gershwin 2:37
  11. 11 Isn't It a Pity? standard — George Gershwin 5:03
  12. 12 Somebody Loves Me standard — George Gershwin 3:39
  13. 13 When Our Ship Comes Sailing In — George Gershwin 3:02
  14. 14 Maybe — George Gershwin 3:19
  15. 15 I've Got a Crush on You standard — George Gershwin 3:49

More albums by George Gershwin

Porgy and Bess (highlights) · Philips Concert în Fa pentru pian și orchestră / Rhapsody in Blue · Electrecord New York Philharmonics: Selections Gershwin Favourites Rhapsody in Blue Peter Pechersky Plays · Мелодия American Portraits: Rhapsody in Blue and other Masterpieces · LaserLight Digital Gershwin Rediscovered · Carlton Classics Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F/Etc. · Deutsche Grammophon Porgy and Bess An American in Paris / Promenade / Catfish Row (Suite from “Porgy and Bess”) / “I Got Rhythm” Variations · MMG Gershwin - London Philharmonic Orchestra

Frequently asked questions

Who played on George & Ira Gershwin: Standards & Gems?

The line-up of George & Ira Gershwin: Standards & Gems includes Eric Stern (conductor), Orchestra of St. Luke’s (performing orchestra), John Mauceri (conductor), Dawn Upshaw (vocals), Judy Blazer (vocals), John Pizzarelli (vocals), Adam Arkin (vocals) and Ann Morrison (vocals).

Which label released George & Ira Gershwin: Standards & Gems?

George & Ira Gershwin: Standards & Gems was released in 1998 on Nonesuch Records (79498-2).

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