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George Gershwin

George Gershwin (/ˈɡɜːrʃ.wɪn/; born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned jazz, popular and classical music. Among his best-known works are the songs "Swanee" (1919) and "Fascinating Rhythm" (1924), the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris…

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Born
Jacob Gershwine (1898-09-26)September 26, 1898 New York City, U.S.
Died
July 11, 1937(1937-07-11) (aged 38) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Composer · pianist
Relatives
Ira Gershwin (brother) · Arthur Gershwin (brother) · Frances Gershwin (sister)
Resting place
Westchester Hills Cemetery
Years active
1916–1937

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George GershwinDiedJuly 11, 1937(1937-07-11) (aged 38) Los Angeles, California, U.S.1.00infobox
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George GershwinOccupationspianist1.00infobox
George GershwinRelativesIra Gershwin (brother)1.00infobox
George GershwinRelativesArthur Gershwin (brother)1.00infobox
George GershwinRelativesFrances Gershwin (sister)1.00infobox
George GershwinResting placeWestchester Hills Cemetery1.00infobox
George GershwinYears active1916–19371.00infobox
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afraid that rigorous classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced styleinstance ofalong with several other prospective tutors0.80text

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