Rhapsody in Blue

Rhapsody in Blue is a studio album by American pianist Uri Caine. The album was released as a CD on via Winter & Winter label. A special vinyl LP edition of the album was also released, strictly limited to 500 numbered copies. This release does not have track 9. Background 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. Track listing Personnel Uri 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