Studio Cast, 1991 (Elektra, 2CDs) The "Roxbury Recordings" series of restored Gershwin scores was a mixed bag, but this double CD of Strike Up the Band, recorded here in its unsuccessful 1927 version, is a joy. This was George and Ira Gershwin's first attempt to actually say something in a musical. They created a plot-heavy … Continue reading Strike Up the Band →
SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 10:53AM on August 21, 2015