George Gershwin

composer
Born: 9/26/1898
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York

获得普利策奖的作曲家known for his popular songs and orchestral compositions. His works, which often combined jazz and folk rhythms, include “Swanee” (1919),Rhapsody in Blue(1924) andPorgy and Bess(1935).

His brother was

Ira Gershwin

lyricist
Born: 12/6/1896
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York

George's brother, he often wrote the lyrics to George's songs.

Died: 8/17/1983
Died: 7/11/1937