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Bernt Rosengren - Plays George Gershwin´s Porgy & Bess (LP)

Bernt Rosengren

1996
18 tracks
55 min
jazz

Plays George Gershwin´s Porgy & Bess

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Product description

In 1996, Swedish tenor saxophonist Bernt Rosengren delivered a captivating jazz interpretation of George Gershwin's timeless opera "Porgy & Bess." Recorded with his octet, this album showcases Rosengren's mastery of the genre, blending the rich, soulful melodies of Gershwin's compositions with the spontaneity and creativity of jazz. The album features 18 tracks, each a reimagining of the original opera's themes, with Rosengren's saxophone taking center stage. From the hauntingly beautiful "Summertime" to the lively "It Ain't Necessarily So," Rosengren and his ensemble breathe new life into these classic pieces. The album's duration of 55 minutes offers a comprehensive journey through Gershwin's work, highlighting Rosengren's ability to convey a wide range of emotions and moods. Released under the Liphone Records label, this album is a testament to Rosengren's skill and his deep appreciation for Gershwin's music. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast or a fan of Gershwin's compositions, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.

Tracks

SummertimeBernt Rosengren
4:29
A Woman Is a Sometime ThingBernt Rosengren
2:39
Pogy´s Entre: The Cotton HookBernt Rosengren
1:45
Gone, Gone, GoneBernt Rosengren
2:10
Overflow 1 & 2Bernt Rosengren
1:49
My Man´s Gone NowBernt Rosengren
3:44
Leavin´ for the Promised Lan´Bernt Rosengren
2:52
I Got Plenty O Nuttin´Bernt Rosengren
1:28
The Buzzard SongBernt Rosengren
3:54
Bess, You Is My Woman NowBernt Rosengren
6:15
I Ain´t Got No ShameBernt Rosengren
3:31
It Ain´t Necessarily SoBernt Rosengren
4:07
I Loves You PorgyBernt Rosengren
4:20
A Red Headed WomanBernt Rosengren
2:42
Clara, ClaraBernt Rosengren
2:24
Porgy´s ThemeBernt Rosengren
0:58
There´s a Boat Dat´s Leavin´ Soon for New YorkBernt Rosengren
3:44
Oh, Bess, Oh Where´s My BessBernt Rosengren
2:27

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Plays George Gershwin´s Porgy & Bess
Artist: Bernt Rosengren
Album release date: October 21, 1996
Label: Liphone Records
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 55 min
Tracks: 18 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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