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All That Jazz (1979 Film)

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This is a marvellous collector piece. Coming from a great movie, this could only be an espectacular Soundtrack. I've always felt attracted to the film for its visual stile (just like any other Fosse's movie, especially "Cabaret") and the sarcastic tone. A courious note about this film is that a few years after Bob Fosse realeased this sort of oracular-autobiography, the author died just like the movie character inspired in him.

Some of the songs has a very 80's beat, which of course was en vogue when it was made. The album includes classic themes like "Concert in G" by Vivaldi, and also pop music classics like "On Broadway". The piece "Take off with us" is simply marvellous. But the best thing of this record os the ironization of the lyrics of themes like "Bye, bye love", "Some of this days", "Who's sorry now" and "After you're gone". This soundtrack is simply amazing.

This is one of the best soundtracks EVER. The music--in light of the film--is funny in the most ironic sense. The last song is true show stopper. The film was both one of the most serious musicals ever made and also one of the funniest statements about death ever out on celuloid.

Since I adore the movie, I can't help but love the soundtrack to All That Jazz. I'm not sure this CD would move every listener as it does me, but I see every scene as I listen and can't help but dance along now and then. Like the movie, this soundtrack is bittersweet and very raw in some places, cheeky and sentimental in others. For a Fosse junkie like me, it's a must have.

"All That Jazz" is definitely one of my personal Top Ten movies, and lately I've put the soundtrack on a few times. I always felt it should have been the winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1979 (although Kramer vs. Kramer was pretty good, I admit...). However, it did win for Best Score, and this soundtrack shows why.

The record has some great music that is not part of the original score, especially George Benson's version of "On Broadway", a nice "Everything Old is New Again" by Peter Allen (who I normally don't care for, but this is a great song), and an excellent excerpt from a Vivaldi concerto.

But the heart of the soundtrack are the songs from the original musical numbers, mostly concentrated at the end of the movie and the soundtrack. Although the songs are mostly standards, these versions are fresh and exciting and recall the distinctive Bob Fosse choreographic treatment they all receive in the film: After You've Gone, There'll Be Some Changes Made, Who's Sorry Now, Some of These Days, and a semi-apocalyptic version of Bye, Bye Love. The original tune Take Off With Us is also pretty good, illustrating in the film the kind of effect choreography decisions can have on a musical number.

This is brilliant music from an even more brilliant film, loosely based on the craziness in Bob Fosse's life when he was editing the film "Lenny" while also directing the Broadway hit "Chicago". Highly recommended.

Loved the DVD and this CD is just as entertaining. George Benson oozes showmanship so much so that it comes across just listening. "On Broadway and Bye bye love" are the stand out's.

Funny to be writing a review so many years after it first opened, but I recently caught it on cable and taped it on my DVR. I recall the first time I saw it--I was mesmerized, and I still am. If I were to compile a top 10 list, this would be on it, nearly on the top.

Strange how this film repels many people, those who are squeamish about death; this is, after all, a film about a man dying, albeit gloriously but on his own terms. I married a man like Fosse, one who recognized himself as a "deeply flawed individual," though he wasn't. He was magnificent.

What struck me most in this reviewing was the ending number--Bye Bye love, particular the dance sequence featuring Ben Vereen. His sequence with the vessels is sexy and stylish and brought out unique aspects in his dance profile. He clearly dominates those few minutes, and he must have loved that part of his number.

I remember taking a friend with me to see the movie with me. She was one of those people who just couldn't handle the theme and for that reason couldn't appreciate anything in the movie. The very last shot in the body bag disgusted her. I thought it was perfect.

I love the CD.It is filled with a variety of songs.I especially love "Everything Old Is New Again" and "On Broadway".

I first bought this record (yes record) in 1981. I have since replaced it with a CD. Like Robert from Florida, I am interested in knowing which Vivaldi Concerto in D is the one used from the soundtrack!

This movie came out in 1980 or some time in that era and it starred Roy Schneider and Ben Vereen, among other great actors. It was a great but corny story line taking place on Broadway. It is a musical within a musical. Loved this film and love this soundtrack. Brilliant, fun and just all around good fun theater music.

I already have the DVD of this movie, but I love the music in it so much, I was really happy to get the CD. The Vivaldi cut is awesome and I love "On Broadway" by George Benson.