Durand Bernarr covers Gershwin's "Summertime" | Salt Lick Sessions: Songs of U.S.

Durand Bernarr performs "Summertime" for "Songs of U.S." Performed by: Durand Bernarr (vocals) with Budda Foster @buddaonbass (bass), Frank Moka, Sam Hoffman @_dayloop (guitar), Phil Cornish @philthekeys (keys), @frank_moka1 (drums) Originally performed by: George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" (1935); later popularized by Ella Fitzgerald Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, and DuBose Heyward ‪@DurandbernarrTM‬   / durandbernarr     / durandbernarr   https://open.spotify.com/artist/2d6gg... https://www.durandbernarr.com Watch the rest of Durand Bernarr's "Songs of U.S." session: Interview:    • Durand Bernarr Interview | Salt Lick Sessi...   "Ironic":    • Durand Bernarr covers Alanis Morissette's ...   "Undivided":    • Durand Bernarr performs "Undivided" | Salt...   Filmed exclusively for "Songs of U.S." at Gold-Diggers Sound (@golddiggerssound) in Los Angeles, CA, on June 8, 2026. Salt Lick Sessions presents "Songs of U.S.", a performance and conversation video series bringing together artists from across the American musical landscape to reinterpret songs that have shaped the country's cultural identity and ask what belongs in the American songbook today. The series pairs exclusive live performances with artist conversations exploring identity, protest, belonging, history, and the evolving story of America through music. Across each artist rollout, participating musicians perform a traditional American song alongside a contemporary work they believe belongs within its evolving future. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, "Songs of U.S." approaches the moment as an opportunity for reflection, conversation, and creative reinterpretation. Drawing from folk, jazz, Americana, country, soul, and pop traditions, the series revisits iconic works while spotlighting voices and perspectives historically excluded from traditional definitions of the canon. Each performance and conversation was filmed exclusively for the series at locations across the country. Together, the releases form an ongoing musical conversation about memory, reinvention, tradition, and cultural exchange, exploring how artists across generations continue to shape and redefine American music in real time. New artist releases and content will roll out throughout the summer. Salt Lick Sessions are part of Salt Lick Incubator, a nonprofit artist development organization supporting musicians in their creative journeys. To learn more, donate, sign up for eNews, apply for an artist grant, or apply to appear on a future session, please visit https://www.saltlickincubator.org. Subscribe and discover new artists all summer. Go behind the scenes and catch sneak previews:   / saltlicksessions   A Salt Lick Sessions Production Producers: Roger Brown, Liza Levy, Nicole Izzo Mlynczak Directed by: Jailbird Pictures (@jailbird_pictures) Video Editors: Jeremy Zelikovic and Dean Collins Recording Engineer: Hope Brush Mixing Engineer: Hope Brush Photography: Ana Solano and Kaitlin Mendoza Salt Lick Incubator Interns: Ana Solano and Kaitlin Mendoza "Summertime": Summertime, and the livin' is easy Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high Oh, your daddy's rich and your ma is good lookin' So hush, little baby, don't you cry One of these mornings you're gonna rise up singing Yes you'll spread your wings and you'll take to the sky But 'til that morning, there's nothin' can harm you With daddy and mammy standin' by Summertime, and the livin' is easy Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high Oh, your daddy's rich and your ma is good lookin' So hush, little baby, baby don't you cry