Michael Feinstein's American Songbook

A genial, affectionate stroll through old songs, full of piano, anecdotes and nostalgia, like a warm museum tour with a charming host.

Created by

Amber Edwards

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Michael Feinstein

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.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Music, art, memory, identity

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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