' S Gershwin

Prudence Johnson & Dan Chouinard | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 25, 2003)
• Original Release Date: November 25, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sleeper
• ASIN: B00015NJ5M
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #559,405 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Stevie Beck, Mpls 10/10/03

"The perfect intersection of performer and material: the elegance of Gershwin’s music; a spare, refined interpretation..."

Product Description

Prudence has sung Gershwin material from time to time, but it wasn’t until she heard pianist Chouinard tackle the repertoire—his singular phrasing and ability to evoke the spirit of an era—that she realized she was hooked. On the other hand, Dan took Gershwin’s music to heart when he was barely into his teens, after a piano teacher with good taste and high hopes assigned "Rhapsody in Blue."

Now Johnson and Chouinard give Gershwin fitting tribute with an exquisite new recording project–– ’S Gershwin––to be released on the Sleeper label. With a no-frills attitude and an unadorned grace that’s absolutely seductive, Prudence and Dan offer up favorites—complete with their seldom-heard verses—from one of the most extraordinary composers of the 20th century. The list includes "Love Walked In," "How Long Has This Been Going On," "Can’t Take That Away from Me," "They All Laughed" and "Our Love is Here to Stay." And their take on selections such as "My Man’s Gone Now" and "I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’" approaches Porgy and Bess from an entirely fresh angle.

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