When we listen to the music of certain composers, we can immediately say "I recognize that sound!" But what exactly is "that sound"? And how do we recognize it? 

In this episode, we explore a fascinatingly different form a music, and the man behind it - George Gershwin. His music, with its exciting, upbeat rhythms and unique keys, is a wonderful hallmark of the exciting and prosperous 1920s. We will look at some of Gershwin's most famous pieces, pick apart his use of different rhythms and the Blues Scale, and understand what characteristics make him different.