Description: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 ... Read more anecdotes about composers and lyricists he's worked with over the years. Close
Idol-making during the Golden Age of Radio; actress Rose Marie; interviews with violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Jeremy Denk; a lost radio program... Full summary