Song of the Day: A Foggy Day, music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, was introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1937 film, “A Damsel in Distress“. With countless renditions recorded by artists across genres, this tune took its rightful place in the Great American Songbook. An instrumental version by pianist Hazel Scott appears on her 1955 album, “Relaxed Piano Moods,” with Charles Mingus on bass and Max Roach on drums. Scott was born on this date in 1920. She was the subject of a fine “American Masters” documentary, which I highly recommend. Check out the original vocal rendition by Fred Astaire and the Hazel Scott instrumental [YouTube links].
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