“All these tales of people sitting down and composing symphonies just as though they were writing a letter are very much exaggerated; at least, it isn't that way in my work.” PeopleWayWritingSittingLettersDown AndTalesSymphonyExaggeratedComposingSitting DownGershwin Author:George Gershwin
“True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time.” PeopleInspirationMusicRepeatsJazz MusicGershwin Author:George Gershwin
“Jazz I regard as an American folk music; not the only one, but a very powerful one which is probably in the blood and feeling of the American people more than any other style of folk music.” PeopleFeelingsPowerfulBloodStyleRegardJazzFolksVery PowerfulFolk MusicGershwin Author:George Gershwin