George Gershwin
This article is about the American composer. For other uses, see Gershwin (disambiguation). George Gershwin George Gershwin in 1937 Born Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz ( 1898-09-26 ) September 26, 1898 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Died July 11, 1937 (1937-07-11) (aged 38) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Resting place Westchester Hills Cemetery Occupation Composer, pianist Years active 1916–37 Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Relatives Ira Gershwin (brother) Arthur Gershwin (brother) Frances Gershwin (sister) George Jacob Gershwin ( / ˈ ɡ ɜːr ʃ . w ɪ n / ; born Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz , September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. [1] [2] Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), as well as the contemporary opera Porgy and Bess (1935...