Rhapsody in Blue is a studio album by American pianist Uri Caine.[2][3] The album was released as a CD on August 13, 2013 via Winter & Winter label.[4][5] A special vinyl LP edition of the album was also released, strictly limited to 500 numbered copies. This release does not have track 9.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 13, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | December 2012 | |||
| Studio | Avatar, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 57:59 | |||
| Label | Winter & Winter 910 205-2 | |||
| Producer | Stefan Winter | |||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Vinyl LP cover, edition strictly limited to 500 numbered copies. | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz |  [1] |
Background
editUri Caine Ensemble plays nine famous songs written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Caine names the album after Gershwin’s masterpiece "Rhapsody in Blue"—as the centerpiece of his new Gershwin interpretations. Caine and Gershwin are connected not only though Jewish East European origin of their families but also through New York City.[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rhapsody in Blue" | George Gershwin | 22:28 |
| 2. | "But Not for Me" | George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin | 3:56 |
| 3. | "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" | George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin | 3:52 |
| 4. | "I Got Rhythm" | George Gershwin | 3:17 |
| 5. | "I've Got a Crush on You" | George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin | 5:11 |
| 6. | "They Can't Take That Away from Me" | George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin | 6:44 |
| 7. | "Slap That Bass" | George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin | 3:25 |
| 8. | "Love Is Here to Stay" | George Gershwin | 2:59 |
| 9. | "How Long Has This Been Going On?" | George Gershwin | 6:07 |
| Total length: | 57:59 | ||
Personnel
editUri Caine Ensemble
- Uri Caine – adaptation, arranger, piano
- Ralph Alessi – trumpet
- Jim Black – drums
- Theo Bleckmann – vocals
- Joyce Hammann – violin
- Mark Helias – bass
- Chris Speed – clarinet, tenor sax
- Barbara Walker – vocals
Production
- Sinje Dillenkofer – photography
- Stefan Winter – producer
- Takahashi Winter – executive producer
- Adrian von Ripka – editing, mastering
References
edit- ^ BAILEY, C. MICHAEL (March 2, 2014). "Uri Caine: Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue". All About Jazz. allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ^ "Uri Caine Ensemble - 'George Gershwin. Rhapsody in Blue'". ABC Online. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ "Uri Caine Ensemble: Caine/Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue". Allmusic. allmusic.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ "Caine / Gershwin – Rhapsody In Blue". Discogs. discogs.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ "Rhapsody In Blue: Gershwin and Caine". Winter & Winter. winterandwinter.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ "URI CAINE ENSEMBLE Rhapsody in Blue. Uri Caine, Ralph Alessi, Theo Bleckmann, Barbara Walker, Joyce Hammann, Chris Speed, Mark Helias, Jim Black". MDT. mdt.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2017.