LoginThe Music of Raymond Scott / Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilights
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Prewar gems from a long-neglected master. Scott's career as composer, bandleader, and electronic-music pioneer is just beginning to be rediscovered. Here he mixes swing jazz with classical forms, exotica (long before there even was such a thing), and his own hyperactive melodies to create a timeless sound. Many of the bouncy tunes are recognizable from their constant use in cartoon soundtracks over the years: the classic "Powerhouse," a jittery mix of an edgy scherzo and a relentless march (as well as a favorite of Looney Toons composer Carl Stalling); the jaunty "The Toy Trumpet"; and the dizzying "Dinn
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Manufacturer: Sony
Release date: 10 November 1992
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0074645302829 UPC: 074645302829
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Release date: 10 November 1992
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0074645302829 UPC: 074645302829
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