George Gershwin

Biography

George Gershwin (born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), the songs "Swanee" (1919) and "Fascinating Rhythm" (1924), the jazz standards "Embraceable You" (1928) and "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit "Summertime".

Awards & recognition

• ★Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards · 1998
• ★star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1998
• ★Grammy Trustees Award · 1986
• ★Congressional Gold Medal
• ☆Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1938 · nominated