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Gershwin

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Gershwin
1. George, original name Jacob Gershvin. 1898--1937, US composer: incorporated jazz into works such as Rhapsody in Blue (1924) for piano and jazz band and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935)
2. his brother, Ira, original name Israel Gershvin. 1896--1983, US song lyricist, noted esp for his collaboration with George Gershwin


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All the rough mechanicals--plumbing, electric and HVAC--are completed in the East Building, the sheet rock is about to go up, and more than half of the exterior masonry is completed," said Gershwin.
Local dancers shared the stage with professionals from Miami (including Susan Bello, pictured above in Don Quixote) in two premieres by resident choreographer Frank Galvez: Rhapsody, set to George Gershwin music and inspired by water ballet star Esther Williams; and It's What We Feel, with songs by Frank Sinatra.
Councilman Eric Garcetti has named David Gershwin as his new chief of staff and Ana Guerrero as director of council relations.
 
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