(8249) Gershwin = 1980 GG
Discovered 1980 Apr. 13 by A. Mrkos at Kleť.
American composer George Gershwin (1898-1937) was also an
accomplished pianist. In his compositions the techniques and forms
of art music are blended in varying degrees with the stylistic
nuances and techniques of popular music and jazz. The name was suggested
by J. Tichá and M. Tichý.
(MPC 36946 – 1999 November 23)
Photo: Pictorial Parade-EB Inc. (left)
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