Compact disc. Jazz interpretations of opera excerpts. "All songs composed by George Gershwin with lyricists [DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin]"--Notes. Synopsis in container. Recorded at Avatar Studios, New York, May 25-28, 1997. Joe Henderson, arranger, tenor saxophone ; Conrad Herwig, trombone ; John Scofield, electric guitar ; Stefon Harris, vibes ; Tommy Flanagan, piano ; Dave Holland, bass ; Jack DeJohnette, drums ; Chaka Khan (track 2), Sting (track 7), vocals.