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The Great American Songbook
The Great American Songbook, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes created by talented songwriters in early 20th century New York, provided solace and joy during difficult times in U.S. history.
US National Archives
Internet Archive: 78 Rpm Recording of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" From 1924
Listen to the original recording of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," with Gershwin himself on piano, and hear what orchestral jazz of the 1920s actually sounded like.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The Great American Opera: "Porky and Bess"
Opera or musical? Read some interesting background on "Porky and Bess" by George Gershwin, then listen to an audio presentation on "The Great American Opera". [1:18]