‘The Gershwin Project’ is a 26 episode series about the life and works of the 20th Century American music composer, George Gershwin. Each episode runs for 30 minutes.
The series was first broadcast on Artsound FM in 2008. The show was written and produced by Len Power and is narrated by Bill Stephens.
With access to the vast music library of local Gershwin collector, Bert Whelan, the programs include not only Gershwin’s well-known music but also an extraordinary number of Gershwin rarities.
Part 6: More Broadway Hits - 1929 to 1931
George Gershwin continued to write the music for memorable shows like ‘Strike Up The Band’, ‘Girl Crazy’ and ‘Of Thee I Sing’. The program includes performances by Ethel Merman, Ella Fitzgerald, ‘Red’ Nicholls and his Orchestra, Rosemary Clooney, Larry Kert and Maureen McGovern.
https://www.mixcloud.com/artsoundfm/the-gershwin-project-episode-6/
