Rhapsody in Blue (album)

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 (2013-08-13) 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.

Rhapsody in Blue
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 13, 2013 (2013-08-13)
RecordedDecember 2012
StudioAvatar, New York City
GenreJazz
Length57:59
LabelWinter & Winter 910 205-2
ProducerStefan Winter
Uri Caine chronology
Sonic Boom
(2012)
Rhapsody in Blue
(2013)
Callithump
(2014)
Alternative cover
Vinyl LP cover, edition strictly limited to 500 numbered copies.
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
All About Jazz[1]

Background

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Uri 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

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Rhapsody in Blue"George Gershwin22:28
2."But Not for Me"George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin3:56
3."Let's Call the Whole Thing Off"George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin3:52
4."I Got Rhythm"George Gershwin3:17
5."I've Got a Crush on You"George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin5:11
6."They Can't Take That Away from Me"George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin6:44
7."Slap That Bass"George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin3:25
8."Love Is Here to Stay"George Gershwin2:59
9."How Long Has This Been Going On?"George Gershwin6:07
Total length:57:59

Personnel

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Uri Caine Ensemble

Production

  • Sinje Dillenkofer – photography
  • Stefan Winter – producer
  • Takahashi Winter – executive producer
  • Adrian von Ripka – editing, mastering

References

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  1. ^ BAILEY, C. MICHAEL (March 2, 2014). "Uri Caine: Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue". All About Jazz. allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Uri Caine Ensemble - 'George Gershwin. Rhapsody in Blue'". ABC Online. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Uri Caine Ensemble: Caine/Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue". Allmusic. allmusic.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Caine / Gershwin – Rhapsody In Blue". Discogs. discogs.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  5. ^ "Rhapsody In Blue: Gershwin and Caine". Winter & Winter. winterandwinter.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  6. ^ "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.