Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Michael Feinstein - Gershwin Rhapsody [CD]

Decca Music Group / Decca Classics / Decca

£13.16

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: 4870075
Barcode: 0028948700752
Release Date: 23 Feb 2024
Genre: Classical

Commemorating the 1924 premiere of Rhapsody in Blue, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet collabs with Michael Feinstein, the ‘one-man encyclopaedia of the Great American Songbook’ to celebrate the magic of Gershwin. Gershwin Rhapsody sees best-loved Gershwin melodies sit alongside world premiere recordings of 4 rediscovered Gershwin songs: ‘Graceful and Elegant’, ‘Dance of the Waves’, ‘Sutton Place’ and ‘Under the Cinnamon Tree’. The album also includes a medley based on Rhapsody in Blue comprising a selection of piano duos, solos and Feinstein vocals featuring the music of George & Ira Gershwin. The two also perform a Gershwin-esque setting of Vincent Youman’s classic tune, ‘Tea for Two’ and the programme rounds off with ‘Jasbo Brown Blues’ from Porgy & Bess. Michael Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet extensively toured this programme around the US under the title ‘Who Could Ask For Anything More?’ including a date at Carnegie Hall on December 13th.

TRACKLIST:
Rhapsody In Blue
Someone To Watch Over Me
I Got Rhythm
Embraceable You
Sweet & Lowdown
Clap Yo'Hands/Fascinating Rhythm
They Can't Take That Away From Me
The Man I Love/Rhapsody In Blue
Tea For Two
Sleepless Night
Graceful and Elegant
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Dance of the Waves
Rialto Ripples
Sutton Place
Under The Cinnamon Tree
Jasbo Brown Blues