ArtistInfo
Michael Tilson Thomas
Conducts Gershwin
Compil. 2016 on Sony Classical Masters label
Jazz, Classical and Soundtrack
7 CD Box Set containing reissues of previous releases of Michael Tilson Thomas conducting various ensembles in the works of George Gershwin. Liner Notes are included.
Musicians
 | Michael Tilson Thomas p, *1944 US conductor, music director, piano, album by, arranged by, realization |
 | Andrew Simpkins b, 1932-1999 US bass |
 | New York Choral Artists , chorus |
 | George Gershwin p, key, 1898-1937 US composed by, piano, roll, orchestrated by |
 | Harold Jones dr, *1940 US drums |
 | Columbia Jazz Band ensemble |
 | Buddy G. De Sylva , 1895-1950 US lyrics by |
 | DuBose Heyward , 1885-1940 US lyrics by |
 | Ira Gershwin voc, 1896-1983 US lyrics by |
 | Irving Caesar , *1972 US lyrics by |
 | Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra , orchestra |
 | Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra , orchestra |
 | Orchestra Of St. Luke's , US orchestra |
 | The New York Philharmonic Orchestra , orchestra |
 | The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra , orchestra |
 | Garrick Ohlsson p, *1948 US piano |
 | George Gaffney syn, p, US piano |
 | Ernie Watts ts, *1945 US tenor saxophone |
| George S. Kaufman text by, book |
| Morrie Ryskind text by, book |
 | Audra McDonald voc, *1970 DE vocals |
 | Brian Stokes Mitchell voc, *1957 US vocals |
| Casper Roos vocals |
 | David Garrison voc, *1952 US vocals |
| Frank Kopyc vocals |
 | George Dvorsky voc, vocals |
| Haskell Gordon vocals |
 | Jack Dabdoub voc, vocals |
 | Jack Gilford voc, 1907-1990 US vocals |
 | Larry Kert voc, 1930-1991 US vocals |
 | Louise Edeiken voc, *1956 US vocals |
| Mark Zimmerman vocals |
 | Maureen McGovern voc, h, *1949 US vocals |
 | Merwin Goldsmith , *1937 US vocals |
 | Paige O'Hara voc, vocals |
| Raymond Thorne vocals |
 | Sarah Vaughan voc, 1924-1990 US vocals |
| Walter Hook vocals |
 | Don Rose , arranged by |
 | Lorin Levee , 1950-2012 US clarinet |
 | Robert Russell Bennett , 1894-1981 US orchestrated by |
 | William Daly p, 1887-1936 US orchestrated by |
 | Russell Warner , US orchestrated by |
Producers
| Joseph Flummerfelt chorus master |
| Michael Feldman creative director |
| Robert Fisher music director, associate |
| Michael Tilson Thomas score editor |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An American In Paris | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 2 | Concerto In F For Piano And Orchestra | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 3 | Catfish Row Suite with Scenes From Porgy & Bess | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 4 | Second Rhapsody For Orchestra With Piano | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 5 | Rhapsody In Blue (Original Version - The 1925 Piano Roll) | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 6 | An American In Paris | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 7 | Broadway Overtures | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 8 | Oh, Kay! | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 9 | Funny Face | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 10 | Girl Crazy | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 11 | Strike Up The Band | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 12 | Of Thee I Sing | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 13 | Let 'Em Eat Cake | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 14 | Rhapsody In Blue (Original Version) | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 15 | Preludes For Piano | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 16 | Short Story | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 17 | Violin Piece (Gershwin Melody No. 40) | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 18 | Second Rhapsody For Orchestra With Piano (Original Version) | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 19 | For Lily Pons (Gershwin Melody No. 79) | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 20 | Sleepless Night (Gershwin Melody No. 17) | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 21 | Promenade ("Walking The Dog") | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 22 | Of Thee I Sing | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 23 | Let 'Em Eat Cake | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 24 | Medley from 'Porgy And Bess': Introduction / Summertime / It Ain't Necessarily So / I Loves You, Porgy | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 25 | Medley: But Not For Me / Love Is Here To Stay / Embraceable You / Someone To Watch Over Me From "Oh, Kay!" | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 26 | Sweet And Low-Down | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 27 | Fascinating Rhythm From 'Lady, Be Good!' | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 28 | Do It Again! | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 29 | My Man's Gone Now From 'Porgy And Bess' | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 30 | The Man I Love | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 31 | Medley: Nice Work If You Can Get It / They Can't Take That Away From Me / 'S Wonderful / Swanee / Strike Up The Band | Michael Tilson Thomas | ||
| 32 | Medley: I've Got A Crush On You / A Foggy Day | Michael Tilson Thomas |
DiscogsArtistInfo App
ArtistInfo for iOS and ArtistInfo for Mac are presenting musicians, composers and producers that are envolved in the musical work that you are listening to in Apple Music, iTunes, or Spotify. Discover new music via the network among artists. Manage your favorite musicians and albums via iCloud and share recommendations with your friends via email, AirDrop, or Social Media.
Acknowledgements
To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.ArtistInfo for Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Universal Link: https://music.metason.net/artistinfo?name=Michael%20Tilson%20Thomas&title=Conducts%20Gershwin
ArtistInfo by Metason © 2015-2020
