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New Orleans-born, New York-based composer, performer and instructor Terence Blanchard has scored several films, often in collaboration with director Spike Lee. For JAZZ IN FILM, Blanchard reinterprets nine film themes, from Alex North's 1951 "A Streetcar Named Desire" to Blanchard's own 1995 "Clockers." Freed from the constraints of soundtrack composition, Blanchard begins each piece with a statement of the main theme and goes from there into new melodic improvisations, handled equally by Blanchard's trumpet, tenor Joe Henderson and alto Donald Harrison.
Henderson is the set's real star, delivering two stunning solos on Bernard Herrman's "Taxi Driver" and Elmer Bernstein's "The Man with the Golden Arm." The rhythm section, led by the great pianist Kenny Kirkland (who died shortly after these sessions), is supple and sympathetic, following the soloists with ease and skill. Despite the somewhat dry instructional title, JAZZ IN FILM is an extremely satisfying new interpretation of film music.
Recorded at Signet Soundelux Studios, Los Angeles, California on March 17 & 18, 1998 and Clinton Recording Studios, Studio B, New York, New York on April 7, 1998. Includes liner notes by Charles Garmann, Janice Harayda and Terence Blanchard.
Personnel: Terence Blanchard (trumpet); Donald Harrison (alto saxophone); Steve Turre (trombone); Kenny Kirkland (piano); Carl Allen (drums).
Recording information: Clinton Recording Studios, New York, NY (03/17/1998-04/07/1998); Signet Soundelux Studios, L.A., CA (03/17/1998-04/07/1998); Studio B, New York, NY (03/17/1998-04/07/1998).
Editor: Robert Vosgien.
Photographers: Joseph Pluchino; Dana Ross.
Arranger: Terence Blanchard.
Personnel includes: Terence Blanchard (trumpet); J.A.C. Redford, Steven Mercurio (conductor); Donald Harrison (alto saxophone); Joe Henderson (tenor saxophone); Steve Turre (trombone); Kenny Kirkland (piano); Reginald Veal (bass); Carl Allen (drums).
Entertainment Weekly (3/5/99, p.67) - "...Here he pays spirited homage to earlier scores that incorporated jazz elements, including A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, CHINATOWN, AND TAXI DRIVER. Fleshing out the distinctive themes are such A-list improvisers as saxophonist Joe Hendersona and trombonist Steve Turre." - Rating: B CMJ (3/1/99, p.38) - "...Here Blanchard essays famous jazz themes from movies using his band as well as full orchestral accompaniment....classic compositions from Duke Ellington, Elmer Bernstein and Alex North....Anyone who thinks "movie jazz" is not a serious proposition...think again..."
Anatomy of a Murder Carl Allen, Donald Harrison, Kenny Kirkland, Reginald Veal, Steve Turre, Terence Blanchard / Donald Harrison / Carl Allen / Steve Turre / Reginald Veal / Kenny Kirkland
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Pawnbroker (1965)
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Taxi Driver (1975)
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Degas' Racing World (1968)
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Man With the Golden Arm (1955)
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Clockers (1995)
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)
Blanchard Rising This is the best recording Terence Blanchard has ever done, before or since, and I do like some of the others a lot. These themes echo long after the record ends. The gorgeous arrangements - A Streetcar Named Desire, Chinatown, The Pawnbroker, Taxi Driver included - are all Blanchard's. Joe Henderson, Donald Harrison, Steve Turre, Kenny Kirkland, Reginald Veal, Carl Allen and Blanchard himself sound like they've worked together for years. Transporting stuff. Submitted by cfrobetterdays (Vancouver CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A Gift to Young Composer's and Arrangers This almbum shows off some of Terence's greatest work. This record is a gift from heaven to those who enjoy large jazz ensembles. Terence really does an excellent job in the record of giving listeners a chance to hear how he is trying to push jazz music forward, but still keeping that old Big-Band sound. Submitted by emeazzyfresh (North Hollywood ,CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Fantastic large ensemble performance. Very satisfying. An extraordinary recording. A must for those who enjoy large jazz ensembles. Blanchard's gift for arrangement renews and reinvigorates these movie soundtack composistions. Truly superb performances from all involved. The late Kenny Kirkland's brilliant piano work is showcased throughout. Submitted by a reviewer (New York, NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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