Fascinating Rhythm: The Complete Music for Solo Piano by George Gershwin [Import]

George Gershwin (Composer), Angela Brownridge (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Angela Brownridge
• Composer: George Gershwin
• Audio CD (June 8, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Hyperion UK
• ASIN: B00000J80E
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars well done tribute to the immortal George Gershwin, May 9, 2008

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Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fascinatin Rhythm: Capitol Sings Gershwin (Audio CD)

Fascinatin' Rhythm: Capitol Sings George Gershwin is a pretty good album but there are one or two flaws. The quality of the sound is quite good; and the artwork is excellent. However, for those of us who want Gershwin's complete "Rhapsody In Blue;" you'll have to look elsewhere--I assume that time limitations on the CD made it impossible to record the full number here. Sigh. Oh, well.

Freddy Martin and His Orchestra play a shortened version of "Rhapsody In Blue;" we don't get the whole number but what they do play is absolutely beautiful. This is definitely my favorite rendition of this number! (Sssh, don't tell Gershwin!) In addition, we also get a fine treatment of "But Not For Me" by the great Margaret Whiting. Margaret sings this with grace and style and I really like this number. The horns do great on "But Not For Me," too. There's also The Nat King Cole Trio performing "Embraceable You;" Nat sings this with panache and his piano playing couldn't be better. Nat's voice never sounded better!

Ann Richards sings "I Got Rhythm" with a rather jazzy musical arrangement; her delivery plays with the tempo to allow Ann to place her own stamp on this classic ballad. Liza Minnelli's "I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise" is very elegant; Liza's younger voice is rich, warm and vibrant--terrific! "Nice Work If You Can Get It" is performed by Jeri Southern; and Jeri does a wonderful job on "Nice Work If You Can Get It." "'S Wonderful" is absolutely heavenly when the great Julie London sings it; I predict that you'll enjoy London's version of "'S Wonderful" very, very much.

Judy Garland sings "Swanee" from a live performance; Judy is totally in command and her rapport with her adoring audience is very positive. Impressive! "They Can't Take That Away From Me" by Peggy lee is perfectly done; Peggy Lee stands front and center and that's right where she belongs! This romantic Gershwin tune gets a fine treatment from the immortal Peggy Lee. June Christy also does a fabulous interpretation of "How Long Has This Been Goin' On;" June never skips a beat not does she ever sing a superfluous note!

Kate Smith contributes a fine rendition of "Who Cares (As Long As You Care For Me);" "Who Cares (As Long As You Care For Me)" still shines so brightly and Kate's delivery of this song is absolutely timeless. Keely Smith sings a great version of "The Man I Love;" and the CD ends strong with Anna Maria Alberghetti performing a wonderful rendition of "I've Got A Crush On You." "I've Got A Crush On You" by Anna Maria makes a strong ending for this album.

Gershwin fans will want this CD; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will enjoy this CD as well.

Thank you, George Gershwin! We will never forget you!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinatin' Gershwin, July 20, 2009

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The geacher "feralwoman" (Irvine CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fascinatin Rhythm: Capitol Sings Gershwin (Audio CD)

Good recording of many Gershwin hits. I think that there could have been other choices that would have made this a better CD but, gosh, can't complain too much. If you like the era, you'll love this CD.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gershwin CD!, September 23, 2005

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Carol D. Nastasi "Music Teacher" (NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fascinatin Rhythm: Capitol Sings Gershwin (Audio CD)

I have been a Gershwin fan since my father introduced me to George Gershwin's music, when I was very young. This CD greatly enhances my Gershwin collection!