Marcus Roberts - Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue - Moving & Brilliant! (Page 2): The site may not have every recording, but is does have a huge selection. Just use the search function.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

The site may not have every recording, but is does have a huge selection. Just use the search function. I've been using it for years.
Mark

Raz Theo wrote:

I had no idea there was such a source. If I was looking for a way to ramp up my addiction, I reckon this would be the mother lode.
Thanks (I think).

cincykid

I can remember Paul Whitman playing this on TV in the 50's. It never gets old and this rendition is fabulous.

Fotoserj Loc: St calixte Qc Ca

Very nice, beautiful hand, but I like Gershwin’s rhapsody in it’s original form and wish I could ear him playing the original form

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Well, your wish is my command. Here it is:
https://www.bing.com/search?q=george+gershwin+rhapsody+in+blue&form=WNSGPH&qs=AS&cvid=6efac1e88a844547b11d34a1c5a37cc5&pq=george+gershwin&cc=US&setlang=en-US&nclid=89AA964640C25A38D19105E4D2B1B3BC&ts=1549804015488&elv=AXK1c4IvZoNqPoPnS%21QRLOOCKOVcKE9aN*Cgjtb0YSt8Sa3Pms1%21fFCXDIxegml6Fz1Z5*x6yrZAAcxFnpaAWwICRsI8u%21Oo67dzdelHKdyx&wsso=Moderate

Enjoy,
Mark

Fotoserj wrote:

Very nice, beautiful hand, but I like Gershwin’s rhapsody in it’s original form and wish I could ear him playing the original form

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Whoops, sorry that was Leonard Bernstein's rendition.
Here's Gershwin's:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFHdRkeEnpM

Also enjoy,
Mark

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Whoops, again. I can't read this AM.
Sorry.

This one really is George Gershwin playing. No video, but it is the recording.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=george+gershwin+playing+rhapsody+in+blue&view=detail&mid=92FD11DD8B77628D02EA92FD11DD8B77628D02EA&FORM=VIRE
Mark

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Nice!

TomC. Loc: Bel Air, MD

markngolf wrote:

Marcus Roberts is a blind jazz and classical pianist. He attended the same school in Florida as Ray Charles.
For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Roberts

https://jazzonthetube.com/video/rhapsody-in-blue/
Enjoy,
Mark

Excellent choice, Mark. My daughter played it a little when she was into her 3rd or 4th year of piano. Her teacher, though, could really knock it out and was very impressive. That was about 35 yrs ago. My daughter still plays and teaches piano on the side. She's 49 now. (that must make me old) lol

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks, Tom. My body is old, (82 last Sunday) but my mind and spirit are teenagers. My daughters are 51 & 50. You daughter must have been pretty accomplished at piano to play the Gershwin Rhapsody!
Mark

TomC. wrote:

Excellent choice, Mark. My daughter played it a little when she was into her 3rd or 4th year of piano. Her teacher, though, could really knock it out and was very impressive. That was about 35 yrs ago. My daughter still plays and teaches piano on the side. She's 49 now. (that must make me old) lol

TomC. Loc: Bel Air, MD

markngolf wrote:

Thanks, Tom. My body is old, (82 last Sunday) but my mind and spirit are teenagers. My daughters are 51 & 50. You daughter must have been pretty accomplished at piano to play the Gershwin Rhapsody!
Mark

I didn't say she played it well or played the whole piece. lol
Her teacher could do it without sheet music.

windshoppe Loc: Arizona

Fotoserj wrote:

Very nice, beautiful hand, but I like Gershwin’s rhapsody in it’s original form and wish I could ear him playing the original form

Many years ago I toured with a small symphonic ensemble playing a period program which included the original Ferde Grofe orchestration of Rhapsody. Most of the venues were college campuses and so one would reasonably expect audiences a bit more sophisticated than average. While the featured pianist was a very fine performer and the conductor had done his homework in preparing to present the original version in a convincing way the audience reactions to the piece were tepid at best. Ultimately I concluded that the many modern symphonic arrangements of the piece are so well known that the original fell rather strangely on the ears of contemporary audiences. Interesting to note that the original 1924 performance at Aeolian Hall with Gershwin at the piano was largely improvised by Gershwin. I've had a chance to look at the original piano score and much of it was simply a rough outline.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Interesting story. If interested, here is an audio of the 1924 performance by Gerhswin.
Enjoy,
Mark
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=george+gershwin+playing+rhapsody+in+blue&view=detail&mid=92FD11DD8B77628D02EA92FD11DD8B77628D02EA&FORM=VIRE

windshoppe wrote:

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JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Beautiful interpretation and rendition of a beautiful standard. He has talent! Thanks.

windshoppe Loc: Arizona

markngolf wrote:

Interesting story. If interested, here is an audio of the 1924 performance by Gerhswin.
Enjoy,
Mark
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=george+gershwin+playing+rhapsody+in+blue&view=detail&mid=92FD11DD8B77628D02EA92FD11DD8B77628D02EA&FORM=VIRE

Great memories. Thank you!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thank you!! He sure does!!
Mark

JeffDavidson wrote:

Beautiful interpretation and rendition of a beautiful standard. He has talent! Thanks.