George Gershwin, an early American composer spanning jazz, classical and popular music, is not well known in China. But it is undeniable that over the past century, Gershwin has profoundly influenced our listening habits and musical taste. In Jiang Wen's film "A Step Away," the Flower Country Beauty Contest led by Ma Zunri selected George Gershwin's famous song "SUMMER TIME" as the opening act for the final, bringing the eyes of contemporary Chinese audiences once again to the great composer.