The gamma function considered as sum of generalized Eulerian numbers (Q1329082)

Let \(G_ k(z)= \sum^{k-1}_{j=0} (k-j)^{z-1}(-1)^ j{z\choose j}\). For \(n\in\mathbb{N}\) Worpitzky's formula shows that \(G_ k(n+1)\) coincides with the Eulerian number \(A(n,k)\), from which it is clear that \(\sum_{k\geq 0} G_ k(n+1)= n!\) holds. It is shown that the formula \(\sum_{k\geq 0} G_ k(z)= \Gamma(z)\) remains true for complex numbers \(z\) with positive real part.