FanFaire Presents George Gershwin
(FanFaire LLC)
The site was created to mark the 100th
anniversary of the composer's birth. You can read up on the genesis of
"Rhapsody in Blue," along with Gershwin's other major works, or learn
all about his life and times in the biography section. There's also an
article about whether this jazz-influenced musician, who was not
classically-trained, deserves to be called a "great" composer.
George Gershwin Remembered
(VHS)
Brilliant performances of Gershwin classics highlight this award-winning, intimate look at the troubled life of an incomparable artist.
Gershwinfan.com
GershwinFan.com is an educational fan page with a commercial feel.
It provides plenty of information, plus MIDI files of Gershwin songs.
A community portion lets fans network.
Official Website of George and Ira Gershwin
(CMG Worldwide)
The official Web site of George and Ira Gershwin offers
medium-length bios, timelines with anniversaries, quotes, remembrances
of others, and photos. While not especially generous, it is well
designed.
