| Description |
2 audio discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Bethlehem archives |
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Bethlehem archives.
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| Note |
Jazz arrangement of the opera composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. The 2nd work an edited instrumental suite from Russ Garcia's orchestration. |
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Originally issued as an analog monaural recording. |
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Program and production notes and synopsis (44 p.) inserted. |
| Contents |
Porgy and Bess -- Porgy and Bess suite. |
| Performer |
Mel Tormé, Frances Faye, Betty Roché, George Kirby, Johnny Hartman, Sallie Blair, Frank Rosolino, Loulie Jean Norman, Joe Derise, Bob Dorough, supporting singers ; Bethlehem Orchestra ; Russ Garcia, musical director and conductor ; Al "Jazzbo" Collins, narrator ; Duke Ellington and his famous orchestra ; Australian Jazz Quintet ; Pat Moran Quartet ; Stan Levey Group. |
| Note |
GMD: sound recording. |
| Subject |
Compact discs -- Sound recordings.
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Operas -- Sound recordings.
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Popular music -- 1951-1960 -- Sound recordings.
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| Added Author |
Tormé, Mel, 1925-1999. Performer.
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Faye, Frances. Performer.
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Garcia, Russell. Conductor.
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Collins, Al. Narrator.
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Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974. Performer.
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Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983. Librettist.
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Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940. Librettist.
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Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
Porgy and Bess. Selections; arranged.
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Bethlehem Orchestra. Performer.
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Australian Jazz Quintet. Performer.
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Pat Moran Quartet. Performer.
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Stan Levey Group. Performer.
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| Added Title |
Porgy and Bess; arranged
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| Note |
Title on container: George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess |
| Music No. |
R2 75828 Venue Jazz |
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