Sting

Rolling Stone (1/26/95, pp. 61-62) - 3.5 Stars - Very Good - "...The album's star is octogenarian Larry Adler....With its nuances and gritty pathos, Adler's playing emphasizes the folksy but haunted sense of Americana that runs through most of Gershwin's music..."
Q Magazine (9/94, p.115) - 4 Stars - Excellent

Of all the tribute albums around, The Glory of Gershwin holds the distinction of being the
only one to feature an 80-year-old harmonica player and Meat Loaf. Beyond that it also
pays homage to one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. George Gershwin's
ability to convey rapture and longing through his melodies alone was virtually unrivaled
among his peers. Sure, Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers crafted brilliant songs, b... More >