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...a sad story but a very illuminating one, and the book is an enthralling read. -Peter Dickinson, Gramophone -- Peter Dickinson Gramophone Larry Starr's valuable new book...is not a traditional biography...but rather an insightful, technically intricate yet easy-to-follow study of Gershwin's music, particularly as it came out of the Broadway tradition. -Tim Page, The Washington Post -- Tim Page The Washington Post If George Gershwin provided much that the world's listeners have savored as America's musical daily bread, Larry Starr's spirited book goes a long way toward showing how he did it. -Richard Crawford, author of America's Musical Life: A History -- Richard Crawford

'Humane and insightful... The author's intelligence and affection shine through.' (Ivan Hewett, Daily Telegraph) 'His analysis of these works is well pitched, comprehensible to expert and enthusiast... Thorough with context and the insights come fast.' (Kieron Quirke, Financial Times) 'This is a highly distinguished and stimulating piece of scholarship, very well written and thoroughly recommendable to student, scholar and non-specialist alike.' (Phillip Borg-Wheeler, Classical Music) '... the book is an enthralling read.' (Peter Dickinson, Gramophone)

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Larry Starr is a Professor of music history, University of Washington. He lives in Seattle.

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