Arranging Gershwin : Rhapsody in Blue and the Creation of an American Icon

In __Arranging Gershwin__, author Ryan Bañagale approaches George Gershwin's iconic piece __Rhapsody in Blue__ not as a composition but as an arrangement -- a status it has in many ways held since its inception in 1924, yet one unconsidered until now. Shifting emphasis away from the notion of the __Rhapsody__ as a static work by a single composer, Bañagale posits a broad vision of the piece that acknowledges the efforts of a variety of collaborators who shaped the __Rhapsody__ as we know it today. __Arranging Gershwin__ sheds new light on familiar musicians such as Leonard Bernstein and Duke Ellington, introduces lesser-known figures such as Ferde Grofé and Larry Adler, and remaps the terrain of this emblematic piece of American music. At the same time, it expands on existing approaches to the study of arrangements -- an emerging and insightful realm of American music studies -- as well as challenges existing and entrenched definitions of composer and composition. Based on a host of newly discovered manuscripts, the book significantly alters existing historical and cultural conceptions of the __Rhapsody__. With additional forays into visual media, including the commercial advertising of United Airlines and Woody Allen's __Manhattan__, it moreover exemplifies how arrangements have contributed not only to the iconicity of Gershwin and __Rhapsody in Blue__, but also to music-making in America -- its people, their pursuits, and their processes. acprof-9780199978373-miscMatter-1_2 Title Pages Ryan Bañagale Title Pages (p.i) Arranging Gershwin (p.ii) (p.iii) Arranging Gershwin (p.xvi) (p.xvii) Arranging Gershwin (p.xviii) (p.1) Title Pages Title Pages acprof-9780199978373-chapter-1_2 Introduction Ryan Bañagale Introduction Arranging an Icon Ryan Raul Bañagale Abstract and Keywords Introduction Introduction Introduction Arranging a Musical Icon Introduction Introduction Arranging a Biographical Icon Introduction Introduction Introduction Remapping the Terrain Introduction Introduction Introduction Notes: Introduction acprof-9780199978373-chapter-2 Complex Compositional Origins Ryan Bañagale Complex Compositional Origins Ferde Grofé and Rhapsody in Blue Ryan Raul Bañagale Abstract and Keywords Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Composing A Rhapsody in Blue Complex Compositional Origins The Pencil Manuscript Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins The Grofé/Whiteman Manuscript Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Introducing the Ink Manuscript Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Speed Dictates Form Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Assessing Grofé’s Contributions Grofé’s Pre-Rhapsody Arranging Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Variety Is the Spice of Life Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins After the Experiment Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Arranger, Composer, or Both? Complex Compositional Origins Notes: Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins Complex Compositional Origins acprof-9780199978373-chapter-3 Living Legends Ryan Bañagale Living Legends George Gershwin and Rhapsody in Blue Ryan Raul Bañagale Abstract and Keywords Living Legends Making a Molehill out of a Mountain Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends The Earliest Uses of Rhapsody in Blue in Film Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends The Problem of Biography and the Study of Gershwin’s Music Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Rhapsody Returns to the Screen Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Confronting an Icon Notes: Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends Living Legends acprof-9780199978373-chapter-4 From Camp to Carnegie Hall Ryan Bañagale From Camp to Carnegie Hall Leonard Bernstein and Rhapsody in Blue Ryan Raul Bañagale Abstract and Keywords From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall “A Nice Gershwin Tune” From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall A Boston Boy Meets Rhapsody in Blue From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall The Rhapsody Goes (to) Camp From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall After Camp From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall More than Just “A Nice Gershwin Tune” From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall Notes: From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall From Camp to Carnegie Hall acprof-9780199978373-chapter-5 Rearranging Concert Jazz Ryan Bañagale Rearranging Concert Jazz Duke Ellington and Rhapsody in Blue Ryan Raul Bañagale Abstract and Keywords Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Two Early Arrangements of Rhapsody in Blue Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rewriting the Rhapsody for the 1960s Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Arranging the Past to Make Room for the Present Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Notes: Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz Rearranging Concert Jazz acprof-9780199978373-chapter-6 “It Ain’t Necessarily So” Ryan Bañagale “It Ain’t Necessarily So” Larry Adler and Rhapsody in Blue Ryan Raul Bañagale Abstract and Keywords “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” Larry Adler before Rhapsody in Blue “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” The Rhapsody and Adler’s Rise to Fame “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” Symphonic Aspirations and the Robert Russell Bennett Arrangement “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” The Blacklisting of Larry Adler “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” Remaking a Career with Rhapsody in Blue “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” Adding up Adler’s Arrangements and Anecdotes “It Ain’t Necessarily So” Notes: “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” acprof-9780199978373-chapter-7 Selling Success Ryan Bañagale Selling Success Visual Media and Rhapsody in Blue Ryan Raul Bañagale Abstract and Keywords Selling Success Selling Success Uniting Visions of Rhapsody in Blue Onscreen Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Branding the Friendly Skies Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Rhapsody Ambiance Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success Notes: Selling Success Selling Success Selling Success acprof-9780199978373-miscMatter-6 Credits Ryan Bañagale Credits acprof-9780199978373-miscMatter-7 Acknowledgments Ryan Bañagale Acknowledgments In Arranging Gershwin, Author Ryan Bañagale Approaches George Gershwin's Iconic Piece Rhapsody In Blue Not As A Composition But As An Arrangement -- A Status It Has In Many Ways Held Since Its Inception In 1924, Yet One Unconsidered Until Now. Shifting Emphasis Away From The Notion Of The Rhapsody As A Static Work By A Single Composer, Bañagale Posits A Broad Vision Of The Piece That Acknowledges The Efforts Of A Variety Of Collaborators Who Shaped The Rhapsody As We Know It Today. Arranging Gershwin Sheds New Light On Familiar Musicians Such As Leonard Bernstein And Duke Ellington, Introduces Lesser-known Figures Such As Ferde Grofé And Larry Adler, And Remaps The Terrain Of This Emblematic Piece Of American Music. At The Same Time, It Expands On Existing Approaches To The Study Of Arrangements--an Emerging And Insightful Realm Of American Music Studies--as Well As Challenges Existing And Entrenched Definitions Of Composer And Composition. Based On A Host Of Newly Discovered Manuscripts, The Book Significantly Alters Existing Historical And Cultural Conceptions Of The Rhapsody. With Additional Forays Into Visual Media, Including The Commercial Advertising Of United Airlines And Woody Allen's Manhattan, It Moreover Exemplifies How Arrangements Have Contributed Not Only To The Iconicity Of Gershwin And Rhapsody In Blue, But Also To Music-making In America--its People, Their Pursuits, And Their Processes [publisher Description] Setting The Stage For New Narratives -- Who Really Composed Rhapsody In Blue? -- Leonard Bernstein's Nice Gershwin Tune -- Rewriting The Narrative One Arrangement At A Time : Duke Ellington And Rhapsody In Blue -- It Ain't Necessarily So : Larry Adler And Rhapsody In Blue -- Visualizing Rhapsody In Blue : Arrangements And Agencies -- Epilogue : Arranging On Multiple Levels. Ryan Raul Bañagale. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. In Arranging Gershwin, author Ryan Bañagale approaches George Gershwin's iconic piece Rhapsody in Blue not as a composition but as an arrangement-a status it has in many ways held since its inception in 1924, yet one unconsidered until now. Shifting emphasis away from the notion of the Rhapsody as a static work by a single composer, Bañagale posits a broad vision of the piece that acknowledges the efforts of a variety of collaborators who shaped the Rhapsody as we know it today. Arranging Gershwin sheds new light on familiar musicians such as Leonard Bernstein and Duke Ellington, introduces lesser-known figures such as Ferde Grofé and Larry Adler, and remaps the terrain of this emblematic piece of American music. Al the same time, it expands on existing approaches to the study of arrangements-an emerging and insightful realm of American music studies-as well as challenges existing and entrenched definitions of composer and composition. Based on a host of newly discovered manuscripts, the book significantly alters existing historical and cultural conceptions of the Rhapsody. With additional forays into visual mad a. including the commercial advertising of United Airlines and Woody Allen's Manhattan, it moreover exemplifies how arrangements have contributed not only to the iconicity of Gershwin and Rhapsody in Blue, but also to music-making in America-its people, their pursuits, and their processes. Book jacket This book reconceives the history and reception of Rhapsody in Blue, freeing it from established narratives and frequently encountered anecdotes. By approaching the Rhapsody as an "arrangement," it shifts emphasis away from a centralized text and from the sole agency of George Gershwin, providing a dynamic and multifaceted reappraisal of this emblematic piece.