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Archive: gershwin-blog

The Ghost in the Machine: Decoding Gershwin in His Piano Rolls

The Ghost in the Machine: Decoding Gershwin in His Piano Rolls

Apr 5, 2021

Dr. Eva Jessye: The Grand Dame in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Dr. Eva Jessye: The Grand Dame in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mar 4, 2021

Dr. Eva Jessye: The Grand Dame of Porgy and Bess

Dr. Eva Jessye: The Grand Dame of Porgy and Bess

Mar 3, 2021

Dr. Eva Jessye: Make Way for the Dame

Dr. Eva Jessye: Make Way for the Dame

Mar 2, 2021

“Rhythm Changes” Update and Forthcoming Series on Dr. Eva Jessye

“Rhythm Changes” Update and Forthcoming Series on Dr. Eva Jessye

Feb 18, 2021

Jazz Opera? Problems of Genre in Blue Monday

Jazz Opera? Problems of Genre in Blue Monday

Jan 28, 2021

The Persistence of a Flop: Revivals and Re-imaginings of Blue Monday

The Persistence of a Flop: Revivals and Re-imaginings of Blue Monday

Jan 27, 2021

Blue Monday: A Compositional Crossroads

Blue Monday: A Compositional Crossroads

Jan 26, 2021

“A House of Many Mansions”: Undine Smith Moore and the Fight for Black Music

“A House of Many Mansions”: Undine Smith Moore and the Fight for Black Music

Jan 12, 2021

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