7 GAS Standards That Still Slay

Sherry Turkle's "Alone Together" explores the paradoxical nature of human connection in the digital age. The book examines how technology, while connecting us globally, can simultaneously isolate us from meaningful interactions. Turkle highlights the complexities of online relationships and the potential for both intimacy and alienation. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychological impact of technology on our sense of self and our relationships with others. The book offers a thought-provoking analysis of the evolving human experience in a technologically advanced world.

Originally written for the musical 'Guys and Dolls' in 1950, 'If I Were a Bell' has become a jazz standard, notably after being recorded by Miles Davis. The song is available in various arrangements, including a big band version arranged by Sammy Nestico, which features a medium swing style and solo spaces for tenor sax and piano[1][4][5].

Originally recorded by Jimmy Dorsey in 1941, 'I Remember You' was introduced in the film 'The Fleet's In' (1942). The song has been covered by several artists, including Frank Ifield, Glen Campbell, and Björk. It is notable for its enduring popularity and various renditions over the years.

Introduced by Ginger Rogers in the 1930 musical 'Girl Crazy', 'But Not for Me' is a song that has been performed by numerous jazz and vocal artists. It is known for its simple yet effective melody and Ira Gershwin's poignant lyrics. The song has been featured in various recordings, including Ella Fitzgerald's Grammy Award-winning performance in 1960[2][3].

The song was intended for an unproduced Paramount film titled 'Romance In The Rough' and was first recorded by Chick Bullock and his Orchestra. It gained significant popularity with a 1940 recording by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, and has since been covered by numerous artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Norah Jones.

This book provides a detailed analysis of how 15 jazz greats, including Joe Albany, Shelly Berg, Dave Brubeck, and Oscar Peterson, have handled the Jerome Kern standard 'All the Things You Are'. It includes transcriptions of key passages from each artist's version, along with references to specific recordings. The book is accompanied by a CD featuring sound-alike examples to aid in study and analysis, making it valuable for jazz fans, historians, and musicians.

This song, 'Where Are You?', is a composition by Jimmy McHugh with lyrics provided by Harold Adamson. It is available in various sheet music formats, including arrangements for piano, vocal, and guitar.

Embraceable You is a song composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was originally written in 1928 for an unpublished operetta called East Is West but was later included in the Broadway musical Girl Crazy in 1930. The song has been performed by numerous artists, including Ginger Rogers, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Frank Sinatra. It is considered one of the Gershwin brothers' most enduring and beloved songs[1][2][4].

Composed in 1945, 'Autumn Leaves' originated as 'Les Feuilles mortes' for the 1946 film 'Les Portes de la nuit'. The song was later translated into English by Johnny Mercer. It became a number one hit in the US in 1955 with an instrumental version by pianist Roger Williams and remains one of the best-selling piano records of all time.

The song 'Invitation' was composed by Bronisław Kaper for the 1950 film 'A Life of Her Own' and later became a jazz standard after being used in the 1952 film 'Invitation'. It is known for its lush and haunting melody, matched by Webster's equally haunting and mysterious lyrics. The song has been recorded by numerous jazz musicians, including John Coltrane, Rosemary Clooney, and George Shearing, among others.