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feb 12, 1924 - George Gershwin wrote Rhapsody in Blue and first performed

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George Gershwin wrote Rhapsody in Blue

Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects. Commissioned by bandleader Paul Whiteman and written by George Gershwin, the work premiered in a concert titled "An Experiment in Modern Music" on February 12, 1924, in Aeolian Hall, New York City

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feb 12, 1924
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~ 102 years ago