Tag Archives: Jazz Noir

2.16.2011

Vinyl Meltdown No. 17

Jazz Noir #2. This 2nd installation of Jazz Noir Impressions features a somewhat ethereal stack of obscure 78 RPM records. Strung together in one long presentation and played from a vintage 1940s RCA Victor phonograph, Joey Altruda creates a surreal sense of time travel back to the era if Film Noir. Great for late night/early morning listening. 1. Nightmare- Artie Shaw Orchestra 2. Fantasy Pt. 1 – Phil Moore 3. Daydreem- Phil Moore 4. Fantasy Pt. 2 –Phil Moore 5. Solitaire Stan Kenton 6. Fantasy Pt. 3- Phil Moore 7. Green Gin- Ernie Andrews 8. Everything Happens To Me- Bill Harris 9. A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing-Johnny Hodges 10. Stranger ...
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1.10.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 8

She Done Him Wrong: Jazz Impressions Of Film Noir. Joey Altruda hosts a special edition of Vinyl Meltdown, highlighting Jazz & Big Band music from the Film Noir era. A must for all cinephiles and jazzheads. Tracklist: Harlem Nocturne: Earl Bostic Artistry Jumps: Stan Kenton 23Nx82W: Stan Kenton Amazona: Stan Kenton Samana: Stan Kenton Street Scene: Stan Kenton Mingus Fingers: Lionel Hampton Midnight Sun: Lionel Hampton East Of Suez: Charlie Ventura Lonely Woman: Charlie Ventura Euphoria: Charlie Ventura Touch Of Evil: Henry Mancini Background For Murder: Henry Mancini Fiesta Time: Machito Tropicana: James Moody Tropicana: Gill Fuller Orchestra Theme From The Man With The Golden Arm: Elmer Bernstein Angel Eyes: Nat King Cole Shulie-a-Bop: Sarah Vaughn Sax Cantabile: Xavier Cugat Jungle Fantasy: Esy ...
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