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George Gershwin…The World Renowned Pianist And Composer Of Jazz, Classical, Broadway To Film Music

Southern Georgian Bay Spotlight2018-4-30By: Kelly Gale

George Gershwin was 21 when he wrote the song Swanee which sold one million copies of sheet music in 1 year.

                                                                              He quickly rose to stardom becoming a world renowned pianist and composer of jazz, classical, broadway to music scores for film.  Summertime, I Got Rhythm, I’ve Got A Crush On You to Embraceable You.

Sadly, his 23 year career ended with complications from a brain tumor. George Gershwin was one of the most significant American Composers of the 20th century.

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