Ferde Grofé
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Ferde Grofé (New York City, March 27, 1892 – Santa Monica, California, April 3, 1972) was an American composer, pianist, and arranger.
He did many arrangements for Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, the most notable being his arrangement of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
His works include Grand Canyon Suite, Hollywood Suite, Niagra Falls Suite, Mississippi—A Tone Journey, Broadway at Night, A Symphony in Steel, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in D, and Death Valley Suite.
Categories: Composers stubs | 1892 births | 1972 deaths | 20th century classical composers | American composers | American pianists