George Gershwin was an American composer and pianist, famous for blending classical music with jazz and popular styles. Works like Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy and Bess showcase his innovative rhythms, melodies, and harmonies, leaving a lasting impact on 20th-century music worldwide.

Gershwin’s Summertime, from the opera Porgy and Bess, is a hauntingly lyrical aria. Its gentle melody, blues-inspired harmonies, and lullaby quality convey warmth and melancholy, becoming one of the most performed and recorded songs in jazz and classical repertoire.