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'Rhapsody in Blue' turns 100

A century ago, George Gershwin wrote “Rhapsody in Blue.” The renowned composition blended jazz and classical music and almost didn’t get written.

WPLN contributor Colleen Phelps has this appreciation.

 

 

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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