Jazz on Film: Beat, Square & Cool – review

(Moochin' About)This is the second in what promises to be a definitive collection of jazz soundtracks to feature films. Following on from last year's film noir set, this five-CD box covers the late 50s and early 60s beat generation era, with eight scores by the likes of Duke Ellington, André Previn, Johnny Mandel and Charles Mingus. Films range from milestones such as The Wild One and The Connection to rare masterpieces Les Tricheurs and Shadows. Musicians heard include Gerry Mulligan, Jackie M...

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