George Gershwin - Paul Whiteman

 

Cuban Overture

Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra

In A Program Of George Gershwin Music

Decca DL 8024

1949

From Billboard - May 6, 1950: The association of Whiteman with Gershwin's writings should lend luster to this collection of four of the composer's serious works. Of course, Whiteman commissioned and initially performed the now famed "Rhapsody In Blue," which marked the first step in Gershwin's development as a major influence on American music, both serious and popular. Tho these recordings date back more than a dozen years and sound it, this disk, which is a recapitulation of a long-standing Decca best-selling shellac set, should attract more than moderate calls. Roy Bargy handles the piano parts on both Rhapsodies and Rosa Linda does the keyboard chore for the "Cuban Overtures."

Rhapsody In Blue - Roy Bargy at the Piano

Cuban Overture - Rosa Linda at the Piano

An American In Paris

Second Rhapsody - Ray Bargy at the Piano