Oscar Levant’s life was inextricably entangled with that of George Gershwin and they both visited the desert.

In order to understand the life of Oscar Levant, you have to get past the legacy of George Gershwin. Levant was a composer, pianist and author, also a talk show host and legendary quipster. He was ...

After Gershwin’s death at age 38, Levant was often called upon to perform his still very popular music, like "Rhapsody in Blue." That notoriety was at times difficult for Levant, though he ...

There are probably, unfortunately, many younger people who don’t know who Oscar Levant was. But for the Asolo Rep audience, chances are a good number recall the musician, raconteur and pianist ...

Le Petit Theatre stages 'Good Night, Oscar,' based on a 1958 late-night Jack Paar talk show appearance by the troubled comedian and composer Oscar Levant.

Rhapsody in Blue Those who knew George Gershwin and the Gershwin saga may wax slightly vociferous at this or that miscue, but as cinematurgy, designed for escapism and entertainment, no matter the ...

Pianist Kevin Cole joins with conductor David Alan Miller for ‘Gershwin’s American Dream’ using a new critical edition of the famous composition.

When pianist Kevin Cole joins guest conductor David Alan Miller for the Sarasota Orchestra’s first Discoveries concert of the season Oct. 5, “Gershwin’s American Dream,” audiences will ...