Jazz Soundtracks

xricci · August 2nd, 2004, 10:51 AM

I just posted Vic Schermer's interview with Aaron Zigman. Aaron was the musical director for the film "The Notebook".

See http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=14335

Feel free to recommend movie soundtracks that include jazz (or jazzy) tunes.

xricci · August 2nd, 2004, 10:53 AM

I dug the soundtrack to "Get Shorty". I don't think I have the CD anymore, but I do remember a track from Greyboy and a track from Medeski, Martin and Wood.

jazzcritic · August 2nd, 2004, 10:58 AM

Two interesting soundtracks that have never been issued:

David Grisman & Stephane Grappelli: King of the Gypsies

Then there's an Agatha Christie mystery called Ordeal By Innocence,
with music by the Dave Brubeck Quartet (with Bill Smith).

3pointdeli · August 2nd, 2004, 10:59 AM

"blow up" - directed by michelangelo antonioni. music by herbie hancock. i finally saw this movie last week. i have never heard the soundtrack album but there was a lot of good music in the film.

jscratch · August 2nd, 2004, 11:35 AM

I dont' know if there's a soundtrack for it, but I just saw The Talented Mr. Ripley the other day, and it had a lot of jazz in it.

ralphie_boy · August 2nd, 2004, 01:22 PM

The Subterraineans feat. Gerry Mulligan.

3pointdeli · August 2nd, 2004, 01:46 PM

"american splendor" has a lot of great jazz.

higgins · August 2nd, 2004, 03:02 PM

Subteraneans is great - Andre Previn as well. I lost this album and would love to get it again.
What about Polanski's Repulsion? Music by Chico Hamilton &/or Charles Lloyd.

Tenorman · August 2nd, 2004, 03:08 PM

Anyone looking for film soundtracks should check out www.silvascreen.co.uk (there is a link to the equivalent US site from there)

It also features an album by a friend of mine - Noiresque by Sandra Lawrence (Miss Volare), doing a CD of songs from the 40s Film Noir genre. Wonderful CD and got 5 stars from AMG (plug over)

xricci · August 3rd, 2004, 04:33 AM

I found this page...

http://www.moviegrooves.com/shop/by_genre/jazzy.htm

Blow-Up is listed...

I didn't realize Herbie also did Death Wish...

jlhoots · August 3rd, 2004, 08:28 AM

I Want To Live starring Susan Hayward

chris may · August 3rd, 2004, 09:13 AM

It's not really a soundtrack album as such, but Tomasz Stanko's 1997 album 'Litania - The Music of Krzysztof Komeda' (ECM) showcases the music of Polish film/concert/jazz composer Komeda (1931 - 1969). During his lifetime Komeda was the soundtrack composer of choice for Roman Polanski, and music from 'Knife In The Water' and 'Repulsion' is newly arranged here by Stanko, who used to play with Komeda in Poland in the 60s.

It's a majestic, beautiful album, often dark and always muscular, and perhaps Stanko's best to date. The seven piece Euro/Scando line-up is well chosen: Bernt Rosengren on tenor saxophone is wonderfully gutsy and vigorous, an arresting soloist and a fine foil for some of Stanko's more wistful work; Terje Rypdal (guitar) and Joakim Milder (tenor and soprano saxophones) are also memorable - and the rhythm section of Bobo Stenson, Palle Danielsson and Jon Christensen makes a rock solid foundation.

On a more conventional Hollywood note: I recall Clint Eastwood's movie 'The Gauntlet' had some impassioned work from Art Pepper.

Tritone Sub · August 3rd, 2004, 12:01 PM

Not sure what's on the soundtrack but I remember the movie "The Score" (a thriller with Robert DeNiro) had a scene with Cassandra Wilson performing in a club and another scene with Mose Allison.

Tritone Sub · August 3rd, 2004, 12:05 PM

Oh, and I almost forgot "Finding Forrester". Bill Frisell did most of the music for that soundtrack.

clave · August 3rd, 2004, 04:08 PM

"Ascenseur pour l'échafaud," aka "Elevator to the Gallows" -- Miles soundtrack, Jeanne Moreau as the female lead.

I also like a lot of the music in "Kansas City," "Sweet and Lowdown" and "The Cotton Club." (Though i hate gangster movies...)

August 2nd, 2004, 10:51 AM	#1
xricci AAJ's Barrel Roller Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 10,893	Jazz Soundtracks I just posted Vic Schermer's interview with Aaron Zigman. Aaron was the musical director for the film "The Notebook". See http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=14335 Feel free to recommend movie soundtracks that include jazz (or jazzy) tunes.

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Tenorman AAJ's Spammer Exterminator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London - expat Scot Posts: 12,163	Anyone looking for film soundtracks should check out www.silvascreen.co.uk (there is a link to the equivalent US site from there) It also features an album by a friend of mine - Noiresque by Sandra Lawrence (Miss Volare), doing a CD of songs from the 40s Film Noir genre. Wonderful CD and got 5 stars from AMG (plug over) __________________ Birth Controller to the Jazz Community. (click on the underlined text for more information)

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jlhoots Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Fe. NM Posts: 1,392	I Want To Live starring Susan Hayward __________________ Larry

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chris may Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 166	Krzysztof Komeda It's not really a soundtrack album as such, but Tomasz Stanko's 1997 album 'Litania - The Music of Krzysztof Komeda' (ECM) showcases the music of Polish film/concert/jazz composer Komeda (1931 - 1969). During his lifetime Komeda was the soundtrack composer of choice for Roman Polanski, and music from 'Knife In The Water' and 'Repulsion' is newly arranged here by Stanko, who used to play with Komeda in Poland in the 60s. It's a majestic, beautiful album, often dark and always muscular, and perhaps Stanko's best to date. The seven piece Euro/Scando line-up is well chosen: Bernt Rosengren on tenor saxophone is wonderfully gutsy and vigorous, an arresting soloist and a fine foil for some of Stanko's more wistful work; Terje Rypdal (guitar) and Joakim Milder (tenor and soprano saxophones) are also memorable - and the rhythm section of Bobo Stenson, Palle Danielsson and Jon Christensen makes a rock solid foundation. On a more conventional Hollywood note: I recall Clint Eastwood's movie 'The Gauntlet' had some impassioned work from Art Pepper. __________________ Stay cool, hang loose, admit nothing.

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August 2nd, 2004, 10:53 AM	#2
xricci AAJ's Barrel Roller Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 10,893	I dug the soundtrack to "Get Shorty". I don't think I have the CD anymore, but I do remember a track from Greyboy and a track from Medeski, Martin and Wood.

August 2nd, 2004, 10:58 AM	#3
jazzcritic Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,531	Two interesting soundtracks that have never been issued: David Grisman & Stephane Grappelli: King of the Gypsies Then there's an Agatha Christie mystery called Ordeal By Innocence, with music by the Dave Brubeck Quartet (with Bill Smith).

August 2nd, 2004, 10:59 AM	#4
3pointdeli Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,117	"blow up" - directed by michelangelo antonioni. music by herbie hancock. i finally saw this movie last week. i have never heard the soundtrack album but there was a lot of good music in the film.

August 2nd, 2004, 11:35 AM	#5
jscratch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 182	I dont' know if there's a soundtrack for it, but I just saw The Talented Mr. Ripley the other day, and it had a lot of jazz in it.

August 2nd, 2004, 01:22 PM	#6
ralphie_boy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 98	The Subterraineans feat. Gerry Mulligan.

August 2nd, 2004, 01:46 PM	#7
3pointdeli Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,117	"american splendor" has a lot of great jazz.

August 2nd, 2004, 03:02 PM	#8
higgins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 6	Subteraneans is great - Andre Previn as well. I lost this album and would love to get it again. What about Polanski's Repulsion? Music by Chico Hamilton &/or Charles Lloyd.

August 3rd, 2004, 04:33 AM	#10
xricci AAJ's Barrel Roller Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 10,893	I found this page... http://www.moviegrooves.com/shop/by_genre/jazzy.htm Blow-Up is listed... I didn't realize Herbie also did Death Wish...

August 3rd, 2004, 12:01 PM	#13
Tritone Sub Have a Little Faith Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Merry Land Posts: 1,150	Not sure what's on the soundtrack but I remember the movie "The Score" (a thriller with Robert DeNiro) had a scene with Cassandra Wilson performing in a club and another scene with Mose Allison.

August 3rd, 2004, 12:05 PM	#14
Tritone Sub Have a Little Faith Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Merry Land Posts: 1,150	Oh, and I almost forgot "Finding Forrester". Bill Frisell did most of the music for that soundtrack.

August 3rd, 2004, 04:08 PM	#15
clave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,284	"Ascenseur pour l'échafaud," aka "Elevator to the Gallows" -- Miles soundtrack, Jeanne Moreau as the female lead. I also like a lot of the music in "Kansas City," "Sweet and Lowdown" and "The Cotton Club." (Though i hate gangster movies...)