Gershwin Live! - Michael Tilson Thomas, Sarah Vaughan, Los Angeles Philharmonic* - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Gershwin Live! captures a singular collaboration: Sarah Vaughan's luscious vocals, Michael Tilson Thomas’s attentive conducting, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s cinematic sweep. This album is a celebration of George Gershwin’s timeless catalog, recorded live with a rare sense of immediacy and sophistication. Vaughan, already a legend by this point, brings a nuanced, deeply personal interpretation to classics like “Summertime” and “I Got Rhythm,” her phrasing at once playful and poignant. Tilson Thomas, ever the adventurous interpreter, finds fresh textures in Gershwin’s orchestrations, guiding the Philharmonic through arrangements both faithful and invigorating. The live setting adds electricity: every note feels spontaneous, every interaction between soloist and orchestra charged with a sense of occasion. For collectors, this album stands as a testament to the enduring power of American song and the artistry of those who champion it. It’s essential listening for any fan of jazz vocals or symphonic jazz, and a window into a moment when three musical forces converged to honor Gershwin’s legacy onstage. If you value classic songwriting presented with both reverence and creative spark, this record deserves a place in your collection. Track List: A1 - Overture: Porgy And Bess - A2 - Medley: Summertime / It Ain't Necessarily So / I Loves You Porgy - A3 - Medley: But Not For Me / Love Is Here To Stay / Embraceable You / Someone To Watch Over Me - A4 - Sweet And Low-Down - A5 - Fascinating Rhythm - A6 - Do It Again - B1 - My Man's Gone Now - B2 - The Man I Love - B3 - Medley: Nice Work If You Can Get It / They Can't Take That Away From Me / 'S Wonderful / Swanee / Strike Up The Band - B4 - Encore: I've Got A Crush On You / A Foggy Day -