jazz soundtracks in movies

[hardbop grandpop]

what is the best movie jazz soundtrack? i guess most fans would say bird which is very good, but there are many more good ones. lets hear your suggestions.i always liked the man with the golden arm. gord

[teddy]

At the risk of being a bore I will mention Play Misty for Me. Clikt Eastwoods love of jazz comes through. After all it was him that made that film about Bird wasn' it?

[OLDUDE]

Hi Gord

I find myself at a loss in this topic, because although I remember the films from way back, i dont remember the theme tunes, (except Casablanca, my favourite film).
Is there a list (say on Google) which gives this sort of info?
Perhaps then I could contribute to your thread.
Cheers John

[OLDUDE]

Hi Gord
I have just realised that I have a Cd called "Jazz in Film" by a Terence Blanchard(Trumpet) group.
I'll give you more details if you are interested

Cheers John

[hardbop grandpop]

hi john, i have a good book called jazz in the movies. it lists every movie that has jazz content. there are thousands of movies. gord

[hardbop grandpop]

some movies with jazz content.
i want to live
cotton club
round midnight
kansas city
benny goodman story
gene krupa story
gord

[OLDUDE]

Hi Gord,
I had an inspiration and posted "Film Jazz" into Spotify and was amazed by the huge number of hits.
Enough to keep me going for a long time.

[teddy]

Does anyone know if the original film soundtack is available for Porgy & Bess? It must be the most cover track of all time but I would like tohear the original.

teddy

[Mat]

Is this what you're looking for, Teddy?

http://www.amazon.com/Porgy-Bess-195.../dp/B00002MY3V

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002OJM/

[teddy]

Thanks very much Matt. Much appreciated

regards

teddy