George Gershwin (1898–1937) was an American composer and pianist who blended classical music with jazz and blues. He is best known for the opera Porgy and Bess and orchestral works such as Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris. His compositions remain staples of both jazz and classical repertoire worldwide.
The Backside Big Band performs classic jazz compositions by legendary composers and arrangers in an evening of timeless big band music.
Backside Big Band pays tribute to jazz icons with an evening of classic compositions by Ellington, Gillespie, Armstrong, and Gershwin.
The Metropolitan Jazz Band performs classic jazz compositions by Louis Armstrong, Gershwin, and Jobim at Reduta Jazz Club.