George Gershwin

by Merle Armitage, Edward Jablonski (Introduction)

Shortly after George Gershwin's premature death in 1937, Merle Armitage invited Gershwin's friends and associates to contribute memories and tributes for this volume, which was first published in 1938. In these 38 articles, a range of interests are covered, comprising a portrait of a musician who exerted a huge influence on his era.

Genres: Biography

261 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1995

Reviews

[Chi Chi]

Published right after his death in 1938, this book functions as a eulogy and not a biography or critical analysis of his career. Therefore you don't really get much insight into Gershwin other than Porgy and Bess was great.