Description
For one of Dave Grusin’s most jazz-oriented film scores, the music used in The Fabulous Baker Boys(and included on this CD) has fairly straight-ahead originals played by a sextet (plus strings) that includes Grusin‘s keyboards, tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts and guitarist Lee Ritenour. In addition, Mercer Ellington put together a big band to perform “Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me,” the Earl Palmer Trio plays “Lullaby of Birdland,” and a 1936 recording of the Benny Goodman Quartetperforming “Moonglow” is utilized. But the real surprise of the movie (and the CD) is that actress Michelle Pfeiffer does a credible job singing “Makin’ Whoopee” and “My Funny Valentine.”
Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Main Title From ‘The Fabulous Baker Boys’
2. Welcome To The Road
3. Makin’ Whoopee – Michelle Pfeiffer
4. Suzie & Jack
5. Shop Till You Bop
6. Soft On Me
7. Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me – The Duke Ellington Orchestra
8. The Moment Of Truth
9. Moonglow – Benny Goodman Quartet
10. Lullaby Of Birdland – The Earl Palmer Trio
11. My Funny Valentine – Michelle Pfeiffer
