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Wild Man Blues (1998 Film)

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First of all there are only two tracks on the CD that are in the film. Also the trombone player is different, as is the drummer. Never the less this is an excellent CD. I've been collecting traditional jazz records since 1937 and I don't normally like the New Orleans style but this band just clicks and I love it. Be prepared that out of 15 tracks, 8 are just a trio with clarinet, banjo and bass. I highly recommend the CD to any one that likes dixieland music.

This is one of the best CD that I have ever collected. I thank Mr. Woody Allen, producer and arranger Mr. Eddy Davis and their group for giving us such a wonderfull album. Listining to this CD gave me the ultimate mind blowing experience and I consider this to be the one of the best CD that I have in my collection. At the begining I was almost addicted to this CD. I am a collector of jazz music for some time. But at one point, I realized that many of them are similar and frankly speaking, a bit monotonous too. Then this CD, Wild Man Blues has really enliven my enthusiasm for music again. These CD does not leave any question about Mr.Allen's musical spirit. My request to Mr. Allen, Mr. Davis and their New Orleans Jazz Band is to produce more CDs of this genre of New Orleans Jazz and of such caliber. You can be sure that I will collect that. I recommend anyone who loves music to collect this CD now.

If you think New Orleans jazz is dated, peppy and thin, and that Woody Allen is nothing more than an eccentric celebrity filmmaker, buy this CD. Not only is the music fine and intelligent, but Woody shows us a side of him that his films don't capture. There's a sadness in the best pieces that goes beyond wistfulness, a beauty in unexpected places. Woody is serious about the music, but not preachy. The band and he make a lively, compelling, and thoughtful statement about music being one of the best aspects of existence.

This is an excellent selection of songs from a very good documentary, even if re-recorded ones. This is the ultimate proof that Woody Allen is much more than a wonderful filmaker. This is a great introduction to New Orleans Jazz. This is first-rate music, in a CD you really should listen to.

I think that this album is very good, but the title is a little misleading. the title calls this album a "soundtrack," but it is no. It contains music from the film and other wonderful recordings, but none of them are the live versions seen in the documentary. Listening to this music after just seeing the film for the first time, I think it is really mindblowing to hear how good Mr. Allen is as a musician. there is none of that "stargazing" which was the only problem with the film. Here, a person has a chance to hear great New Orleans jazz played by a wonderful group of people. Special notice should be given to the wonderful Eddy Davis who plays banjo, handles all vocals and produced this recording as well as being the musical director of the band. this album serves as an introduction to New Orleans jazz, and I plan to buy other albums in this genre. I have been a jazz fan for some time, but my tastes normally run to Miles Davis, Monk, Coltrane and Bird. I am glad to always discover new areas of music to enjoy and this album serves as a great jumping off point!!!

Woody Allen is probably the last person that you would guess is an accomplished jazz musician. His music is entertaining and easy to listen to. It's too bad that the CD has to come from England, but it's worth the wait. Don't hesitate to order this CD. You'll be thrilled.

This is an outstanding documentary aboout an outstanding clarinet p lay er. The only problem is trying to purchase CD's of his performances!

I too bought this CD after seeing Woody play at the Cafe Carlyle, New York which was absolutely wonderful. This album captures the beauty and soaring tunes the band plays as well as the memorable mood of the evening. I urge everyone to buy this CD; this is true jazz at its best. I have played it over and over since buying it whilst the music remains in your heart and mind long after you switch off. The music soars, the songs are utterly happy yet also painfully sad at the same time. A real gem. Please make more of this music Woody and Eddie!

I bought this album after seeing him and his band play at the Hotel Carlisle in NYC. He's incredible live, and the CD successfully captures his raw sound. This venture leaves no question about Mr. Allen's artistic brilliance.

this disk gives us a front row seat for true new orleans jazz. real, raw and full of soul. woody and the entire band does for this music what mick and keith do for rock. buy it and your foot won't stop tapping. even after the music stops.