Production Language English
Country of Origin United States
Description Porgy and Bess has become so ingrained in our musical culture that we never stop to think about the contradiction of a black opera by a white composer. This and other issues will be explored during a weekend examining the course of African American music after World War I, and presenting the famous Morgan State University Choir in roof-raising Gershwin, spirituals, and gospel songs. A Sunday afternoon "interplay" features pianist Steven Mayer recreating the dazzling improvisations of Art Tatum and Fats Waller. Legendary jazz authority and conductor Gunther Schuller presides.
Identifier 1995f.01023
