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Jazz Themes from 'The Wild One'

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The Wild One. Among many movies with Marlon Brando of that time, a new movie image of a little guy looking big and tough was just another bore. To nurture such an image aimed at box office was commonplace at that time, always surrounding that image, Brando in this case, with top-grade super-talented and underrated actors. The Wild One would have gone unnoticed except for one big and important thing: the MUSIC, which said in every note what real jazz is all about. It's so real that it is still good even today.
I rate Jazz Themes from the Wild One five stars, or you can double that. I've heard lots of jazz in the last 50 years, and few records as Jazz Themes from the Wild One by Leith Stevens All Stars have lasted thus far. Definitely, it's because of compositions, and undoubtedly, the musicians of that time who knew and felt what jazz is all about.
Of 600 or more choice jazz records that I have, Jazz Themes from the Wild One is definitely among the top 10. Today, there are hundreds of jazz musicians that technically perform better than jazzmen on the abovementioned record. But only a mere few have the actual feel of what they are playing. I could say a whole lot more on the topic, and if you want to hear it, I'd love to hear from you. But I'm supposed to rate Jazz Themes from the Wild One.
It came out first as an EP with two 45 RPMs and four tunes by Shorty Rogers and his Giants. By '54-55, a 10-inch LP came out, this time with eight tunes with slightly different arrangements, and although more "polished", still with no significant improvement over the EP variant. By 1956, a 12-inch LP came out, Jazz Themes from the Wild One, with 12 tunes, all on Decca label. Each of these efforts was great and worthy of praise. The appearance of a CD which includes replicas of the 12-inch LP Jazz Themes from the Wild One with the addition of four tunes from the Shorty Rogers EP album was so welcome that I immediately ordered TWO COPIES of the same. I sincerely recommend it to all jazzmen.
I must mention that this CD is not the actual soundtrack from the Wild One by Leith Stevens All Stars which in the screen version included various percussion, string instruments, harps, french horns, etc. This record is, with all its tunes, a studio effort by jazzmen who took part in the original music score. However, and whichever way you look at it, this is real jazz at its best. It's a pleasure, a joy and an honor to review the CD Jazz Themes from the Wild One by Leith Stevens All Stars.

I beieve this is the original music from "The Wild One" with Malon Brando and Lee Marvin. I have been looking for this music since I wore out my 10" Decca LP over 40 years ago. This LP represents the some of best Jazz ever recorded in my opinion. It is moody, melodic, blue and swings as well. I was only 12 years old when I saw this movie and it's music made me a convert to Jazz. Right now I own over 100 CDs of Pacific Jazz but this was the first and in many ways still is. Some of the personel on these cuts are : Bud Shank, Maynard Fergeson, Roger Short (Shorty Rogers) Manny Shell (Shelly Manne), Bill Perkins and Bob Cooper. One doesn't hear such music in our culture these days so it may be too late for many of us to appreciate ...mut not for me. Enjoy!

The Wild One. Among many movies with Marlon Brando of that time, a new movie image of a little guy looking big and tough was just another bore. To nurture such an image aimed at box office was commonplace at that time, always surrounding that image, Brando in this case, with top-grade super-talented and underrated actors. The Wild One would have gone unnoticed except for one big and important thing: the MUSIC, which said in every note what real jazz is all about. It's so real that it is still good even today.
I rate Jazz Themes from the Wild One five stars, or you can double that. I've heard lots of jazz in the last 50 years, and few records as Jazz Themes from the Wild One by Leith Stevens All Stars have lasted thus far. Definitely, it's because of compositions, and undoubtedly, the musicians of that time who knew and felt what jazz is all about.
Of 600 or more choice jazz records that I have, Jazz Themes from the Wild One is definitely among the top 10. Today, there are hundreds of jazz musicians that technically perform better than jazzmen on the abovementioned record. But only a mere few have the actual feel of what they are playing. I could say a whole lot more on the topic, and if you want to hear it, I'd love to hear from you. But I'm supposed to rate Jazz Themes from the Wild One.
It came out first as an EP with two 45 RPMs and four tunes by Shorty Rogers and his Giants. By '54-55, a 10-inch LP came out, this time with eight tunes with slightly different arrangements, and although more "polished", still with no significant improvement over the EP variant. By 1956, a 12-inch LP came out, Jazz Themes from the Wild One, with 12 tunes, all on Decca label. Each of these efforts was great and worthy of praise. The appearance of a CD which includes replicas of the 12-inch LP Jazz Themes from the Wild One with the addition of four tunes from the Shorty Rogers EP album was so welcome that I immediately ordered TWO COPIES of the same. I sincerely recommend it to all jazzmen.
I must mention that this CD is not the actual soundtrack from the Wild One by Leith Stevens All Stars which in the screen version included various percussion, string instruments, harps, french horns, etc. This record is, with all its tunes, a studio effort by jazzmen who took part in the original music score. However, and whichever way you look at it, this is real jazz at its best. It's a pleasure, a joy and an honor to review the CD Jazz Themes from the Wild One by Leith Stevens All Stars.

After seeing this movie with my buddys, we all put balloons on
for our bicycle spokes and became the RRBC(Red Rebels Bicycle Club),named of course after Brando's BRMC.
When the 10' vinal came out (had Roger Short and Manny Shell
listed as two the arists on the back), I bought it on the spot and listened to it over and over well into my adult life. I am age 63 now and still I listen to this CD in my car often. This jazz is part of what makes me who I am ...to my very core. I have also purchased alot of Shorty Rogers and other bebop and West Pacific jazz of the 50's and love it all almost as much. But THIS music is most assuredly my standard for really good listening jazz.

I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS MUSIC ON A CD FOR A LONG, LONG TIME.IT'S LIKE FINDING THE HOLY GRAIL. I RATE THIS 5+ STARS. WHEN YOU BUY THIS CD - AND YOU MUST - ALSO RENT THE VIDEO. EVEN THOUGH THE DIALOGUE IS SOMETIMES "DATED," THE PERFORMANCES ARE POWERFUL. BRANDO IS BRANDO, AND THE REST OF THE CAST, EXCELLENT. THE MUSIC RAISES THE ACTION TO ANOTHER LEVEL, AND NEVER LETS UP.HOPE YOU ENJOY IT.

I was electrified by Leith Stevens' superb score for this 50's youth-in-rebellion classic. Unfortunately, release recordings for film scores don't always measure up to the scores actually featured in the film--even under the composer's direction. The selections on this album simply lack the wonderful anarchic energy and pizazz with which the movie itself rocked. I was also disappointed that some parts of the score, such as the meloncholy finale, were not even represented here. If you haven't seen the film, you may still enjoy this recording.

I GOT THIS CD, BECAUSE,I COULDN'T FIND MY DOUBLE EP 45 RECORDS ALBUM. AND WHAT MADE IT WORSE I ALSO COULDN'T FIND MY CASSETTE OF THE MUSIC WHICH I MIXED IN SOME OF THE DIALOGUE. MY EP ALBUM HAD THE 1953 MUSIC WHICH IS HERE. BUT, THERE IS A 1956 ADDITION +SHORTY ROGERS BIG BAND VERSION (4 TRACKS). THIS CD HAS ABOUT 20 PAGES OF LOUSY DARK COLOR TINTED PHOTO'S OF SCENES FROM THE MOVIE. WHAT I'D LIKE TO KNOW IS WHERE IS THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MUSICIANS THAT SOLO AND PLAYED THE SCORE??? We bought this CD for the MUSIC!!!
I know Shorty is on the CD(Trumpet), Bud Shank(Alto/Bari?),Jimmie Giuffre(Tenor/Bari?) Milt Bernhardt(Trombone) Bob Cooper
(Tenor) Bill Holman(tenor) Russ Freman(piano) Shelly Mann(drums) Art Mandragen(bass). We do know Leith Stevens is the composer. I was lucky enough to see some of these guy's in person at the 1991 Monterey Jazz Festival.
Over 44 minutes of Classic Movie Jazz!!! I have loved this music since I first heard it back in 1954 or 55!!! "Windswept" is my favorite piece;The pretty,shapely,talented actress,Mary Murphy holding on to Brando,as they cruise on his bike in the night, along the passing trees, is a perfect sight when accompanied by that beautiful composition. Music is the safest drug;( No side effects,except,for the afterglow.)

Item was in perfect conditon just as described. Arrived very quickly, will surely do business with again! Thank You!