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Gerry Mulligan – The Jazz Combo from I Want To Live! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
A landmark West Coast jazz soundtrack led by baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, featuring music composed and arranged by Johnny Mandel for the 1958 film I Want To Live! starring Susan Hayward.
This session brings together a superb lineup: Gerry Mulligan (baritone sax), Art Farmer (trumpet), Shelly Manne (drums), Bud Shank (alto sax & flute), Frank Rosolino (trombone), Pete Jolly (piano) and Red Mitchell (bass). The result is moody, atmospheric modern jazz that perfectly captures the film’s intensity while standing strong as a standalone jazz release.
The arrangements balance cool jazz sophistication with darker cinematic textures, making this both an important film score and a highly regarded West Coast jazz album.
Genre: Jazz / West Coast Jazz / Soundtrack
Track Listing:
Side One
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Black Nightgown
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Theme from “I Want To Live”
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Night Watch
Side Two
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Frisco Club
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Barbara’s Theme
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Life’s A Funny Thing
All selections composed by Johnny Mandel.
South African London Records pressing (ZAU 5558).
Highly collectible title combining classic West Coast players with a significant late-50s film soundtrack.
