George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Introduction / Summertime Meaning 1:25 2. Narration 1:24 3. Summertime Meaning 3:48 4. Narration 0:12 5. A Woman Is a Sometime Thing / Narration 2:39 6. Here Come de Honey Man… 1:20 7. Narration 0:24 8. Evenin’ Ladies, Hello Boys… 0:43 9. Narration 0:15 10. No, No, Brother, Porgy Ain’t Soft on No Woman… 1:33 11. Narration (Scene: Crap Game and Murder) 4:31 12. Narration 0:51 13. Gone, Gone, Gone 2:20 14. Overflow, Overflow 2:08 15. Narration 0:28 16. I Can’t Puzzle This Thing Out… 1:18 17. Narration 0:11 18. My Man’s Gone Now Meaning 3:49 19. Narration 0:35 20. Oh the Train Is at the Station… 2:43
Historical Archive
George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, as interpreted by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, is a celebrated jazz adaptation of Gershwin's opera. This album showcases Ellington's unique ability to blend orchestral jazz with the rich narratives of American folklore, presenting a vibrant reimagining of the characters and themes from the original opera. The arrangements are lush, featuring intricate harmonies and a dynamic interplay between the orchestra and vocalists, highlighting Ellington's innovative style and the emotional depth of the source material.