Musician Dictionary

George Gershwin

American composer and pianist (1898–1937) · composer

DescriptionAmerican composer and pianist (1898–1937)
Source: Wikidata
Born1898-09-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceBrooklyn Brooklyn
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1937-07-11
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathBeverly Hills Hollywood
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationjazz pianist songwriter painter conductor film score composer pianist composer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentspiano
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz opera classical music
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsVictor Talking Machine Company
Source: Wikidata
Member ofGershwin Trio George & Ira Gershwin George & Ira Gershwin
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame Grammy Trustees Award Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards Congressional Gold Medal
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

B. Gershwin C. Frois Cershwin D. Gershwin D. Geršvins Dž. Geršvin Dž. Geršvinas Dž. Geršvins Džordž Geršvin Džordžs Geršvins Džordžs Gēršvins G & I Gershwin G Gershwin G-Gershwin G. Gerashwin G. Gerchvin G. Gerschwin G. Gerschwing G. Gershiwn G. Gershvin G. Gershwin G. Gershwin, G. Gershwin-I. Gershwin G. Gershwing G. Gershwinn G. Gersiwin G. Gersshwin G. Gerswhin G. Gerswin G. Ghershwin G. Greshwin G. Grshvin G. ガーシュィン G. ガーシュイン G. ガーシュウィン G.Gershvin G.Gershwin G.Gerswin G: Gershwin Geo Gershwin

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