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The Second Try:
In 1925, Blue Monday was presented again, in a concert performance at Carnegie Hall, and retitled 135th Street. The score was reorchestrated by composer and arranger Ferde Grofe (1892-1972), who had also orchestrated Rhapsody in Blue the previous year. Shown with George are music critic Deems Taylor (1885-1966); Grofe; conductor for the performances Paul Whiteman (1890-1967); and the female lead Blossom Seeleyh (1891-1974). |