| Brian Wilson | Primary Artist, Vocals |
| Scott Bennett | Piano, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals, Xylophone, Vibes |
| Gary Griffin | Organ, Piano |
| Dan Higgins | Woodwind |
| Peter Kent | Violin, Concert Master |
| Bill Liston | Woodwind |
| Andy Martin | Trombone |
| Brett Simons | Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass, 6-string bass, Guitar (Baritone) |
| Todd Sucherman | Drums |
| Cameron Stone | Cello |
| Darian Sahanaja | Piano, Glockenspiel, Harpsichord, Electric Piano, Vocals, Xylophone, Clavinet, Vibes, Tack Piano |
| Nick Walusko | Guitar, Vocals |
| Jeffrey Foskett | Vocals |
| Paul Mertens | Celeste |
| Peggy Baldwin | Cello |
| Rudy Stein | Cello |
| Probyn Gregory | Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Guitar, Trumpet, Theremin, Vocals, Slide Guitar, wah wah guitar, Guitar (Nylon String), Guitar (Baritone) |
| Nelson Bragg | Percussion, Glockenspiel, Vocals, Timpani |
| Sharon Jackson | Violin |
| Taylor Mills | Vocals |
| Paul Von Mertens | Clarinet, Flute, Harmonica, Conductor, Alto Flute, Saxophone, Bass Harmonica |
| Jessica van Velzen | Viola |
| Erika Duke-Kirkpatrick | Cello |
| Mike D'Amico | Drums |
| George Gershwin | Composer |
| Brian Wilson | Arranger, Producer, Orchestration, Vocal Arrangements |
| Ira Gershwin | Composer |
| Mark Linett | Engineer |
| Bob Ludwig | Mastering |
| David Wild | Liner Notes |
| Steve Gerdes | Art Direction |
| DuBose Heyward | Composer |
| Steve Sterling | Cover Illustration |
| Dorothy Heyward | Composer |
| Paul Von Mertens | Arranger, Orchestration |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
Rarely does a CD come along that sounds so well put together and is so pleasing to hear. Brian Wilson added his musical touch to Gershwin's talent and the results are magical. Three generations in our household listened to the CD and they all were impressed...so the music transcends generations. Each person has their favorites, but I particularly like "I Loves You, Porgy." This CD has the kind of music you can listen to in the car to get you through rush-hour traffic...or play it during a nice dinner or while cleaning the house. One thing is for sure, it absolutely makes you happier after you've heard it. The interesting thing about the CD is that some of Brian's California sound does come through, and there is even a song that sounds like it could have been on the Pet Sounds album. All in all, this CD is a gem. The music is a joy. I highly recommend it.
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - John Bush
During his five decades of music-making, Brian Wilson has added countless songs to the canon of great American pop music, but he hasn't recorded many by other composers. Still, his affection for the work of George Gershwin is long, and quite evident from this tribute album. In it, Wilson presents 11 classics from Gershwin's pen, and received the blessing of the Gershwin estate to finish two incomplete songs, "The Like in I Love You" and "Nothing But Love." As usual, Wilson's musical instincts are impeccable, and with a full orchestra lending additional weight to these songs, it's easily the best production on a Brian Wilson record since 2004's SMiLE. (It doesn't hurt that the...