The Gershwin Songbook

Among the handful of iconic classic American songwriters, the Gershwins stand alone. Shifting effortlessly between serious and popular music, the Gershwins excelled at both; they then fused the two, creating Porgy and Bess, the first great American opera. You're about to comprehend the range and quality of George & Ira's multi-faceted musical mastery.

Who else but the Gershwins could create music that responded to the range of interpretations right here? From the growling country of Merle Haggard to the classic crooning of Bing to the sizzling soul of Sam Cooke and the vocal diva-ness of Cher, these songs retain their brilliance in any setting.

Beginning in Tin Pan Alley and moving to the silver screen, the Gershwins created songs that were bouncy yet not goofy, sentimental without becoming sappy, serious without ever feeling contrived. These Deep Cuts reveal not only the duo's range, but also how well their work stands up to both traditional and radical interpretations.

Of all the masters of the Great American Songbook, the Gershwins stand alone…if for no other reason than they did it all. From the orchestral masterpieces Rhapsody In Blue and An American In Paris to the exquisite songcraft of standards like "Someone To Watch Over Me" and "I Got Rhythm" to the groundbreaking opera Porgy and Bess, nearly every piece the Gershwins wrote has become a standard open to a staggering variety of interpretations.