Gershwin -- Gershwin Transcriptions for Piano
by George Gershwin (1898-1937)
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(18 Song Hits Arranged by the Composer). By George Gershwin (1898-1937). Edited by Maurice Hinson. For Piano. Masterworks; Piano - Intermediate / Advanced Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Transcription. 20th Century; Masterwork. Advanced; Early Advanced. Book. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.27713).
ISBN 0739045865. 20th Century; Masterwork.
Gershwin created these 18 song transcriptions between 1919 and 1931. He played the pieces at numerous private parties, often with many variations. Gershwin's impromptu performances of these 18 songs served as the basis for the transcriptions. His unique playing style can be detected in these wonderful pieces. Titles: Clap Yo' Hands * Do-Do-Do * Do It Again * Fascinating Rhythm * I Got Rhythm * I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise * Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away) * The Man I Love * My One and Only * Nobody But You * Oh, Lady Be Good * Somebody Loves Me * Strike Up the Band * Swanee * Sweet and Low Down * 'S Wonderful * That Certain Feeling * Who Cares? (So Long As You Care for Me).
Contents
- Clap Yo' Hands Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- Do-Do-Do Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- Do It Again Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Buddy DeSylva
- Fascinating Rhythm Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- I Got Rhythm Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- The Man I Love Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- Somebody Loves Me Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Buddy DeSylva, Ballard Macdonald
- Swanee Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Irving Caesar
- That Certain Feeling Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- 's Wonderful Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Buddy DeSylva, Ira Gershwin
- Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away) Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin, Gus Kahn
- My One And Only Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- Nobody But You Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Buddy DeSylva, Arthur Jackson
- Oh, Lady, Be Good! Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- Strike Up The Band! Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- Sweet And Low Down Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
- Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me) Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
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"These pieces are really full and are not cheesy simplified versions. They're a little difficult due to Gershwin's love of jazzy timing and change of key within the measure. ... more "
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"If you are looking for Gershwin arrangements that include introductory verse (as in the great recording that Morris/Bolcom did for Nonesuch years ago), this does not have them. "
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