LoginThe Music from Peter Gunn (1958-1961 TV Series)
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Ensemble sound was more important than virtuosic, emotive soloing in the West Coast style known as "cool" jazz. Henry Mancini took a number of his cues from that mellow '50s sound when he scored the television crime-drama series, Peter Gunn. This soundtrack CD is full of memorable themes, lush textures, and succinct solos played by big band veterans. Vibraphonist Victor Feldman is heavily featured and his instrument's soft, ringing tone plays a key role here. Occasionally Mancini slips into turning out indistinctive, generic pieces, and soundtrack-composer-to-be John Williams's piano playing can be plinky and stiff. B
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Manufacturer: Buddha
Release date: 15 June 1999
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0744659961021 UPC: 744659961021
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Release date: 15 June 1999
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0744659961021 UPC: 744659961021
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