Andre Previn, David Finck - We Got Rhythm: A Gershwin Songbook (1998)

André Previn moves seamlessly from the world of classical music to jazz and film, but on this occasion, the pianist covers 14 gems from the vast repertoire of George Gershwin. Well accompanied by bassist David Finck, Previn faces the same challenge every jazz musician must address: finding new paths through Gershwin's frequently recorded masterpieces. Previn uses a train-like bassline substitution to open and close a rollicking take of "They All Laughed," while the pianist is more laid-back in the bluesy treatment of "Oh, Lady Be Good" to better feature Finck initially. Previn's modification of "I Got Rhythm" provides some added dissonance. The haunting setting of the ballad "The Man I Love" suggests an added degree of melancholy. While this session was released on a classical label, Deutsche Grammophon, something that always seems to confuse record-label marketing departments, music store personnel, and consumers as well, it is very much a jazz date and a fine effort by André Previn and David Finck.

Tracklist:

01. They All Laughed
02. Someone To Watch Over Me
03. Oh, Lady, Be Good
04. A Foggy Day
05. Do It Again Soon
06. Girl Crazy I Got Rhythm
07. Girl Crazy Embraceable You
08. He Loves, She Loves/Our Love Is Here To Stay
09. Fascinating Rhythm
10. Isn't It A Pity
11. boy what love has done to me/i've got a crush on you
12. Love Walked In
13. The Man I Love
14. 'S Wonderful