A cleverly conceived collection, Soundtrack Factory's
Woody Allen More Movie Music gathers more vintage big-band, swing, and hot jazz songs that appeared in
Woody Allen films such as Stardust Memories and The Curse of the Jade Scorpion. Highlights include
Edward Heyman and
Robert Sour's "Body & Soul" from Stardust Memories,
Alberto Dominguez's "Frenesi" from Radio Days,
Louis Prima's "Sing Sing Sing" from Manhattan Murder Mystery, and
the Erroll Garner Trio's "She's Funny That Way" from Deconstructing Harry.
Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra's version of "Caravan" and
Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Lady" are two of the album's other standouts, along with performances by
Benny Goodman,
Bix Beiderbecke,
Lester Young, and
Mills Blue Rhythm Band.
Woody Allen More Movie Music is an appealing compilation not just for
Woody Allen buffs, but for fans of '30s and '40s jazz as well.
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Heather Phares, Rovi