George Gershwin Quotes

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True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time.

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Life is a lot like jazz... it's best when you improvise.

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All great composers of the past spent most of their time studying. Feeling alone won't do the job. A...

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Born: 1898-09-26

Died: 1937-07-11

Jacob Gershowitz (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937), better known as George Gershwin, was an American songwriter and composer who worked in both popular and classical styles. Most of his songs were written to words by his brother Ira Gershwin.More

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