Kirill Gerstein's "Rhapsody in Blue"

Kirill Gerstein '96 performs the original 1924 jazz band version of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," with a 25-piece ensemble that includes Berklee faculty and an eight-piece student string section.

[@rayorzechowski7035]

This performance rings with excitement, spontaneity and syncopation - a true jazz feeling. I loved it.

[@michaelfoxbrass]

@9:53-10:35 - what welcome interpretative decisions! Gerstein first sets a near-stride, then leans into a "swing drag" and then subtley transitioning into a covert tango. All in 42 seconds!

[@andrewhowe3511]

That is one of the most outstanding performances of this piece I have ever heard. Absolutely stunning. Thank you.

[@lindacox3062]

Loved this, best performance of this ever.

[@gerdlindlar1980]

fabulous version. fabulous performance

[@joseosmirfiorelli2527]

Pure emotion!

[@andrewcassese3283]

Great moment at 4:19 when the clarinetist takes a moment to appreciate it herself. (start at 4:05)

[@dernettep]

That Borat-looking guy at the Banjo must have had the time of his life throughout the piece :)

[@rzaltzma]

Wonderful!

[@mariaalbertasoares4630]

Really great!!1

[@1123Annonymus]

I was there it was phenomenal

[@ytubejat]

Terrific!

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Is that Charlie Lewis and Lin Biviano on trumpets?

[@Saxysam04]

Wonderful Performance! I am currently a graduate conducting student in Canada and am looking for this arrangement to conduct for my final recital and am having no luck. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you

[@billsullivan3920]

The arrangement can be found, online, from many sources. I found dozens. The most authentic recording would be the Gershwin piano tape with Michael Tilson Thomas and the L.A Philharmonic. Very fast tempos, and the fastest recording. Get a copy of the movie "King of Jazz" to see Gershwin and Paul Whiteman play the Rhapsody in Blue. As I remember the movie version was faster than the piano roll. Have fun.

[@naotoootomo]

Original version! Cool

[@jerrythemouse28]

At United, we're connecting people. Uniting the world and doing it safely. From all of us, thank you and enjoy your flight!

[@elentwin]

Delicious.

[@catnerdnick]

Starts at 0:38 seconds!

[@essengeebee]

I wouldn't have picked Flava Flav for a Gershwin fan.

[@TarePandaHelp]

Tom and Jerry vibes

[@lunaticleone8534]

Gordon Goodwin