The Golden Age Of George Gershwin 1926-1928 Played By The Great British Dance Bands
George Gershwin
- Artist
- George Gershwin
- Label
- EMI
- Catalog number
- GX 4125241
- Format
- LP · Compilation · Mono
- Country
- UK
- Released
- 1984
- Genre
- Jazz
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Released in 1984 by EMI as part of their comprehensive archival series, this compilation was curated to preserve the specific influence George Gershwin had on the British dance band scene during the late 1920s. The collection focuses on the period between 1926 and 1928, capturing a time when American jazz and popular syncopation were being rapidly reinterpreted by influential UK ensembles such as the Savoy Orpheans and the Jack Hylton Orchestra.
The design of the record, cataloged as GX 4125241, reflects the mid-1980s aesthetic for historical restoration, prioritizing a clean, scholarly presentation that highlights the original arrangements. The record was received by critics as a vital piece of musicological documentation, praised for its clear transfer of 78-rpm shellac recordings and its contribution to the academic appreciation of how Gershwin's compositions were adapted for the European ballroom market.
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