George Gershwin's work is characterized by the fusion of jazz and classical music, melodic influences from Jewish culture, and the unique energy of New York City.
Recording & Production
Manfred Seipt is the executive producer of this album and is credited with believing in the project and making its realization possible.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in an 'old style' without glorious reverb, aiming to sound like five musicians playing live in a room, similar to recordings from the 1930s and 40s.
Interpretation
Nigel Kennedy's arrangements and interpretations of Gershwin's music on this album emphasize improvisation while maintaining the harmonic structure of the songs.
Performer Biography
Nigel Kennedy, the violinist and arranger on this album, first encountered George Gershwin's music through Stéphane Grappelli, a jazz violinist, around the age of 14.
Recording & Production
The album is dedicated to Jazz Summers, a manager who introduced Nigel Kennedy to Howard Alden, a special guest guitarist on this recording.
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