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Jazz Interpolation and Improvisation: George and Ira Gershwin's Fascinating Rhythm as Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald and Dianne Reeves

2004; RELX Group (Netherlands); Linguagem: Inglês

10.2139/ssrn.1096292

1556-5068

Kara L. Smith,

Music History and Culture

George and Ira, Gershwin wrote Fascinating Rhythm in 1929, and thirty years later requested that Ella Fitzgerald perform the songs from their songbook. The music on the 1959 5-album set, which can be heard on the disk accompanying this thesis, was arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle. Numerous singers have performed Fascinating Rhythm, however, Dianne Reeves is a modern-day vocalist whose rich voice emulates those of songstresses past. Ella's steadfast, timeless voice coupled with Dianne Reeves' great talent and versatility provide a solid and interesting foundation with which to discuss interpolation and improvisation.