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Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
Year: 2010
Seasons: 3
Type: TV Series
Genre: Documentary
Overview
Pianist-singer Michael Feinstein leads a tour through American musical history, from the jazz days of the 1920s through the music of World War II and on into the 1950s and '60s, with the advent of rock 'n' roll. In his quest to celebrate some of America's finest composers, he touches on the works of George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. The passionate preservationist shares personal stories of his efforts to save America's musical heritage, as well as anecdotes about composers and lyricists he's worked with over the years.
Episodes
EP 1
EP 1
Putting On the Tail Fins (1950sâ1960s)
EP 2
EP 2
Best Band in the Land (1940s)
EP 3
EP 3
A New Step Every Day (1920sâ1930s)
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