Widely acclaimed for their recordings of English Renaissance and German Romantic choral music as well as twentieth-century works from France, The Gents now venture across the ocean to the new world with a CD that takes them to the bright lights of Broadway. Jetse Bremer has specially arranged a selection of compositions by George Gershwin for soprano soloist, choir and instruments that takes full advantage of the vocal flexibility and homogeneous sound of The Gents. Soprano soloist Johannette Zomer lends an element of classical flavor to the program, creating a blend that balances Gershwin's wide-ranging musical inspirations to perfection.

Tracklist:

A Damsel In Distress (1937): Things Are Looking Up
A Damsel In Distress (1937): I Can't Be Bothered Now
A Damsel In Distress (1937): Stiff Upper Lip
A Damsel In Distress (1937): Sing Of Spring
A Damsel In Distress (1937): The Jolly Tar And The Milkmaid
A Damsel In Distress (1937): Foggy Day (In London Town)
A Damsel In Distress (1937): Nice Work If You Can Get It
Rhapsody In Blue (1924)
Shall We Dance (1937): They Can't Take That Away From Me
Lady Be Good (1924): Fascinating Rhythm
Porgy And Bess (1935): Summertime
Porgy And Bess (1935): My Man's Gone Now
Porgy And Bess (1935): It Ain't Necessarily So
Porgy And Bess (1935): O Lawd, I'm On My Way

UPC: 723385333128
Label: Channel Classics
Release Date: 10.9.12
Format: CD

The Gents - Gents Sing Gershwin (CD)