THE CRIME JAZZ COLLECTION

WELCOME TO THE CRIME JAZZ DEFINITIVE COLLECTION

This will hopefully grow into a one-stop resource for spy themed recording from different genre's including Easy-Listening, Soundtracks, TV Themes, Surf, Library and much more.

My original intention for this collection was to create a set of covers for the many compilations I've found online as well as my own compilations for my own personal use, only but as I've now got a music blog I thought I would share them with you all.
I intend to add to the series on a regular basis with various "themed" discs.

The compilations from other contributors will be clearly marked as such and all credit for the disc will go to the original compiler.

ALL THE COVERS WILL BE MY OWN WORK

As a starter for the series I am honoured to include four volumes compiled & mixed by my good friend and fellow blogger "Licorice Pizza", in this series volumes 2,3,4,5 & 6 are his work, all other volumes are my own.

I have decide to host the collection here in a dedicated "room" just to keep them all together and in order (ignore post dates) rather than have them spread out all over the lounge with links here, there and everywhere (hope you agree)

A NOTE ON VOLUMES 2,3,4 & 5: These are "mixes" by Licorice Pizza, they download as one big mp3 file which you can either just burn to disc as a complete album or you can use the BURRRN software to seperate the tracks.

Use the cue file provided in the download and drag it into Burrrn to create track seperated CD's or drag it into Foobar2000 for listening to on your computer

If there are two parts to be downloaded, you need "both" to get the full album.

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 01

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 01 : THE MINISTRY OF SUSPENSE!

OK, here is the first in a long line of themed collections.

This is my compilation of all my very own favourite tracks from various artists all with a strong Easy-Listening Big-Band influence. Here you'll find the likes of Cyril Stapleton, Nelson Riddle, Tony Hatch and many more. Hope you like it as much as I do.

The hi-res CD case artwork is included as well as disc label, all tracks mp3 @320

TRACKLIST:

01 The Naked City Theme - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra

02 The Naked City Theme - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra

03 The Spies - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

04 The Man from T.H.R.U.S.H. - Lalo Schifrin

05 Ironside Theme - Alan Tew & His Orchestra

06 Sam Benedict Theme - Johnny Keating

07 Underwater Chase - Al Caiola

08 The Persuaders Theme - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

09 Come Spy With Me - Hugo Montenegro

10 Secret Agent Man - Hugo Montenegro

11 Theme from I Spy - Hugo Montenegro

12 Thunderball - Hugo Montenegro

13 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Hugo Montenegro

14 The Silencers - Hugo Montenegro

15 It Takes A Thief - John Gregory & His Orchestra

16 The Italian Job - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

17 The French Connection - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

18 Le Blon - City of Westminster String Band

19 Wednesday's Child - Mike Hurst & His Orchestra

20 Search For Vulcan - Leroy Holmes

21 The Man from T.H.R.U.S.H. - Hugo Montenegro

22 Ilya - Hugo Montenegro

23 Our Man Flint - Hugo Montenegro

24 The Saint - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

25 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Ray Fischer

26 Theme from Charade - Si Zentner

27 Ghost Squad - Tony Hatch

28 Peter Popgunn - John Schroeder

29 Department S - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 02

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 02 : MUSIC TO SPY BY 1 (Bachelor Pad Mix)

This is the first of four specially mixed compilations by Licorice Pizza, he has kindly given me permission to link to this excellent series. I have only provided the artowk for these and all credit goes to licorice for the album. This collection has a strong easy-lounge influence.

Seperate links for artwork and mp3

TRACKLIST:

01 Danger - Bernard HoffmanOvert Covert - Valerie Plame

02 Boomada - Les Baxter

03 The James Bond Theme - Leroy Holmes

04 Agent Who - John Cacavas

05 You Only Live Twice - Johnny Gibbs & His Orchestra

06 The Big Fight - Jack Dorsey

07 Spook - Henry Mancini

08 Harlem Nocturne - The Viscounts

09 Secret Agent Man - Muffin Mates

10 Hypnotique - Martin Denny

11 Perry Mason - Buddy Morrow

12 From Russia With Love - Count Basie

13 Search For Vulcan - Leroy Holmes

14 Peter Gunn Suite - Ray Anthony

15 Goldfinger - Ray Barretto

16 The Human Jungle - John Barry

17 Rif Blues - Ralph Marterie

18 Blond Bombshell - Enoch Light

19 Thinking of Baby - Elmer Bernstein

20 Tin Tin Deo - Gil Fuller

21 Sidewalk Blues - Roger Roger

22 The Man With The Golden Arm - Billy May

23 Komboli - Frank Rothman

24 Elusive Samantha - Johnny Hawksworth

25 The Stu Bailey Blues - Warren Barker

26 Naked City - Mundell Lowe

27 Cool - Stan Kenton

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 03

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 03 : MUSIC TO SPY BY 2 (Jazz Mix)

Here is another great collection of Jazz influenced tracks compiled & mixed again by Licorice Piza. I think we make a great team, don't you?

Don't forget burn it to disc as one track or use "Burrn" to seperate the tracks and burn to disc.

TRACKLIST:

01 - Ice Pick Mike - Lalo Schifrin

02 - Secret Code - Lalo Schifrin

03 - Ipcress Files - John Barry

04 - East Side, West Side - Kenyon Hopkins

05 - Minor Riff - Pete Rugulo

06 - Caper at the Coffee House - Warren Barker Orchestra

07 - Walkin' Bass - Shelly Manne

08 - Das Kriminalmuseum - Martin Böttcher Orchester

09 - Johnny's Dive - Robert Farnon

10 - Trip Wire - Nick Ingman

11 - Journey Into Sound Number 7 - Keith Papworth

12 - Shadow - I Gres

13 - Mission Impossible - Jimmy Smith

14 - Assignment London - Jack Trombey

15 - The Boss - Joseph Gershenson & the Universal-International Orchestra

16 - Undercover Girl - Stringtronics

17 - Big 'O' - Elmer Bernstein

18 - Borrow A Knife - Billy May

19 - Die Gentlemen Bitten Zur Kasse - Heinz Funk Orchester

20 - Chase That Car - Laurie Johnson

21 - Slower With Pronounced Rhythm - Frank Rothman

22 - Blue Night on the Strip - Warren Barker Orchestra

23 - Dining At Dino's - The Frankie Ortega Trio W/ Sy Oliver & His Orchestra

24 - Depression - Malcolm Lockyer

25 - Guys, Guns, Dolls and Danger - Reg Guest Syndicate

26 - Big Town - Laurindo Almeida

27 - Danger - Lalo Schifrin

28 - The Silver Meter - Grant Green

29 - Tung Tze - Elmer Bernstein

30 - Boogie Stop Shuffle - Quincy Jones

31 - The Untouchables - Nelson Riddle

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 04

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 04 : MUSIC TO SPY BY 3 (Library Mix)

Another entry in the ever reliable MTSB series from Licorice, This one goes for a collection of mainly cuts culled from various production libraries, something I will be concentrating on more in future releases.

TRACKLIST:

01 Underground Agent - Paul Kass

02 West Coast Drive - P. A. Dahan And M. Camison

03 Mogul/I Spy/The Avengers - Harry Stoneham

04 Die fünfte Kolonne - Orchester Erwin Halletz

05 Bulletproof - Gert Wilden & Orchestra

06 Beat Style - Big Band - Frank Rothman

07 Crash Course - Keith Mansfield

08 Shot In The Dark/Peter Gunn (Under The Gunn Mix) - Chris Mancini & Lennart

09 77 Sunset Strip Cha Cha - Warren Barker & Warner Bros. Star Instrumentalists

10 One Way Trip (Cool Version) - Sam Fonteyn

11 Blazing Magnum - Armando Trovajoli

12 Sei Ottavi in Blues - Piero Umiliani

13 Ray Ban - Marc 4

14 Gaslight Mood - Gert Wilden & Orchestra

15 The Spies Theme - Cyril Stapleton

16 Murder Beat - Gert Wilden & Orchestra

17 Ape Shuffle - Lalo Schifrin

18 The Professionals - Laurie Johnson's London Big Band

19 Down a Dark Street - Ray Davies

20 Shock Treatment - Sam Fonteyn

21 The Spy - The Original Checkmates

22 The Riviera Affair - Neil Richardson

23 Breakout - George Bradley & His Band

24 Sweet and Sour - Johnny Hawksworth

25 Three Crimes - Harold Winkler

26 Special Assignment - Dick Hyman

27 Man From Malibu - Malcolm Lockyer

28 Theme From Man In A Suitcase - Ron Grainer

29 The Killer - Lalo Schifrin30 Hard Labour - Roger Morris

31 Knock It - Roger Morris

32 Agent Double O Soul - John Schroeder

33 Life of a Policeman [La Polizia Incrimina, La Legge Assolve] - Guido

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 05

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 05 : MUSIC TO SPY BY 4 (Combo Mix)

The last (for now) offering from Licorice Pizza, I'll let him explain:

"I would call this a throw away if it was not such a good MiX. I came up with Vol 2 and Vol 3 after putting this together and then just threw this one aside because it seemed as though I needed to make seperate MiXes seperating the genres of Library and Jazz and I did. This one is the initial MiX Vol 2 but instead became Vol 4. About 60% of the songs on this MiX are on either V2 or V3. 40% of the songs here are not on either of them. I just listened to this recently and really like the blend of the Jazz and Library styles. Take it or leave it. The choice is yours. It is definately worth a listen"

TRACKLIST:

01 Secret Code - Lalo Schifrin

02 The Untouchables - Nelson Riddle

03 Boogie Stop Shuffle - Quincy Jones

4 Guys, Guns, Dolls and Danger - Reg Guest Syndicate

05 Three Crimes - Harold Winkler

06 Journey Into Sound Number 7 - Keith Papworth

07 The Saint - Roland Shaw

08 Ice Pick Mike - Lalo Schifrin

09 The Boss - Joseph Gershenson & the Universal-International Orchestra

10 Chase That Car - Laurie Johnson

11 Borrow A Knife - Billy May

12 M Squad - Count Basie

13 Minor Riff - Pete Rugulo

14 The Killer - Lalo Schifrin

15 Shadow - I Gres

16 Big O - Elmer Bernstein

17 Matt Helm's Blues - Elmer Bernstein

18 Big Town - Laurindo Almeida

19 Caper At The Coffee House - Warren Barker Orchestra

20 The Return Of The Saint - The Saint Orchestra

21 Slower With Pronounced Rhythm - Frank Rothman

22 East Side West Side - Kenyon Hopkins

23 Die Gentlemen Bitten Zur Kasse - Heinz Funk Orchester

24 Sweet And Sour - Johnny Hawksworth

25 Walkin' Bass - Shelly Manne

26 Danger - Lalo Schifrin

27 Blue Night On The Strip - Warren Baker Orchestra

28 Sei Ottavi in Blues - Piero Umiliani

29 Tung Tze - Elmer Bernstein

30 Assignment London - Jack Trombey

31 Johnny's Dive - Robert Farnon

32 Beat Style - Big Band - Frank Rothman

33 The Riviera Affair - Neil Richardson

34 Danger Girl - Johnny Hawksworth

35 Depression - Malcolm Lockyer

36 Top Secret - Roger Webb

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 06

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 06 : MUSIC TO SPY BY 5 (THE THEME OF THE CRIME)

The fifth release in Licorice Pizza's "Music To Spy By" series of compilations, presented here as part of our "Crime Jazz" collection. Licorice explains:

Crime Themes! This one was a fun comp to do but very hard to choose from all the great themes. It's in the can and another volume of great Crime Jazz is posted for all to enjoy. I started with around 100 different themes and narrowed it down to around 50 or so. Only 30 +/- will fit on a CD so many were left on the kitchen floor. Instead of sweeping them up and tossing them in the diposal, I thought why not do like Hollyweird does when they make a DVD? So in addition to Volume 5 - The Theme of the Crime, I have included a bonus CD with "Deleted Themes" Hey, might as well have some fun doing this. Slaving in a hot kitchen whipping up tastey Crime Comps is a tuff job. Plus you get the main course and desert with this meal of Crime Jazz! No MiX this time. If no one asks then I will leave it as is. Also, if you burn the comps to CD I recommend you burn with "No Gap" if your cd burner supports that feature.

All of the files have been trimmed to start and finish with the gap pre-set.

Tracklist:

DISC ONE:

01 - Man From M.E.T.R.O./S.C.E.P.T.E.R. Themes - The Metrolites/The Diplomats Of Sound

02 - The Danny Scipio Theme - John Barry

03 - T.H.E. Cat Theme - Uncredited

04 - Johnny Cool Theme - Billy May

05 - Hawaiian Eye Theme - Werner Muller And His Orchestra

06 - Fu Manchu Theme - Gert Wilden & Orchestra

07 - The Fugitive Theme - Si Zentner

08 - Theme From The Untouchables - Jack Costanzo & His Orchestra

09 - Ironside Theme - Quincey Jones

10 - Theme From Shaft - Enoch Light

11 - Cat Theme - Pulsar

12 - The Pink Panther Theme - Oranj Symphonette

13 - Theme From The Godfather - The Intimate Orchestra

14 - Theme For Honey West - Ray Martin

15 - The Little Man Theme - Henry Mancini

16 - Tony's Theme - Hugo Montenegro

17 - Dr. No's Theme - Monty Norman

18 - Theme From They Call Me Mr. Tibbs - The Chaquito Big Band

19 - Naked City Theme - Nelson Riddle

20 - Who Do You Kill Theme - Kenyon Hopkins

21 - Mannix Theme - Jack Mcduff

22 - Theme From Tightrope - Mundell Lowe And His All Stars

23 - Danger Man Theme - The Red Price Combo

24 - The James Bond Theme - Perry And The Harmonics

25 - Richard Diamond Theme - Pete Rugolo

26 - Detective Theme - Frank Cordell

27 - Dragnet Theme - Uncredited

28 - Theme From The Spy Who Came In From The Cold - Dick Hyman

DISC TWO:

01 - Avengers Theme (Album Version) - Impulsion

02 - Champion House Theme - The El-Ec-Tricians

03 - F B I Theme - Peter Thomas

04 - Fear Theme - Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited

05 - High Wire (Theme From Danger Man) - The Bob Leaper Orchestra

06 - Ian Fleming Theme - Menn

07 - James Bond Theme - Brian Setzer Orchestra

08 - Johnny Staccato's Theme - Mundell Lowe And His All Stars

09 - Kriminal Theme - Les Maledictus Sound

10 - Peter Gunn Theme - Poison Ivy (Of The Cramps)

11 - Stratosphere Mortuary Theme - Jonny

12 - The James Bond Theme - John Zorn

13 - The James Bond Theme - Ray Barretto

14 - The Pink Panther Theme Revisted - Various Artists

15 - The Third Man Theme - Royal Guitar Ensemble

16 - Theme From Custom Xke - Omega Men

17 - Theme From The Ipcress File (A Man Alone) - The Torpedoes

18 - Theme From The Organizer - Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited

19 - Tubbs' Theme - The Skeletons

20 - Willie's Theme - Diplomats Of Solid Sound

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 07

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 07 : THE SOUND DEPARTMENT

Back to another of my compilations for volume 7, this is my collection of Television themes from the Golden Age of British action/crime TV, the 1960's & early 1970's. Anyone out there not from the UK may not be familiar with a lot of these themes but don't let that put you off, this is a treasure trove of great music. It's a shame that a lot of the composers working in television don't get the recognition they deserve, there is a unique art in writing music able to set the mood & feel in a couple of minutes worth of music.

Slip on your shoulder holster, grab a tumbler of scotch and press play on your stereogram.

Britain's finest are contained within.

TRACKLIST:

01 Thames TV logo - Johnny Hawksworth

02 The Sweeney (Opening Theme) - Harry South

03 The Avengers Theme (Season One) - John Gregory & His Orchestra

04 The Avengers Theme - Laurie Johnson

05 The New Avengers Theme - Laurie Johnson & The London Studio Orchestra

06 The Professionals - Laurie Johnson & The London Studio Orchestra

07 Danger Man Theme (High Wire) - Edwin Astley

08 Danger Man Theme (used for last three seasons) - The Red Price Combo

09 Theme from The Champions - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra

10 Theme from Man In A Suitcase - Ron Grainer & His Orchestra

11 Theme from The Prisoner (original unused version) - Ron Grainer & His Orchestra

12 Theme from Department S - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

13 Regan's Theme (from The Sweeney Movie) - Denis King

14 Theme from The Saint (original single version) - Edwin Astley

15 Theme from The Saint - The Les Reed Brass

16 Theme from Return of The Saint - The Saint Orchestra

17 Theme from Jason King (spin-off from Department S) - Laurie Johnson

18 Randall & Hopkirk Deceased (original 60's series) - Edwin Astley

19 Randall & Hopkirk Deceased (the 90's remake) - David Arnold

20 The Spies Theme - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

21 Theme from Ghost Squad - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra

22 Theme from Strange Report - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

23 Theme from The Baron - Edwin Astley

24 Theme from The Persuaders - John Barry

25 Theme from The Adventurer - John Barry

26 The Fuzz (Main Theme) - The Button-Down Brass

27 Orson Welles Great Mysteries - John Barry

28 Theme from Vendetta - John Barry

29 The Danny Scipio Theme (from Vendetta series) - John Barry

30 Theme from Dempsey & Makepeace - The South Bank Orchestra

31 Private Eye (theme from The Freewheelers) - Laurie Johnson

32 Theme from International Detective - Edwin Astley

33 Theme from The Human Jungle - John Barry

34 The Sweeney (Closing Theme) - Harry South

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 08

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 08 : THE SOUND DEPARTMENT 2

I knew I should have made the first one a two-disc set!

Here is another collection of British TV themes from the 60's & 70's, this time with more of a sci-fi feel but most of the tracks still retain a "spy or crime" theme. I may have stretched the genre here and there (even ignore it once or twice) but the overall intention with this series is to provide a "definitive" look at the world of action/adventure/espionage etc, so I hope you agree.

This volume has a very strong influence from one of the greats of 60's action TV, Mr Barry Gray, as well as composing all the music for the Gerry Anderson "Supermarionation" series' he has ventured into film scores as well. His music is always infused with a sense of Big Action, adding so much to the puppet creations he scored for. Also adding a few tracks is one of my personal favourites, Geoff Love, again a man that added such a Massive sound to the Big-Band Orchestra sound of the time. It's a mixed bag of themes but hopefully you'll find it a good listen.

Tracklist:

01. Theme from UFO - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

02. Space 1999 Theme - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

03. Dr Who Theme - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

04. The Mysterons (from Captain Scarlet) - Barry Gray Orchestra

05. Somerset Maughan Theme - Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

06. Theme from Strange Report - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

07. Theme from Department S (original version) - Edwin Astley

08. Theme from The Baron - Brian Fahey & His Orchestra

09. Theme from Mr Rose - Brian Fahey & His Orchestra

10. Theme from The Troubleshooters - Brian Fahey & His Orchestra

11. Theme from Riviera Police - Laurie Johnson

12. Theme from The Sentimental Agent - Johnny Keating

13. Theme from Stingray (TV version) - Barry Gray Orchestra

14. Theme from Captain Scarlet - Barry Gray Orchestra

15. Theme from Stingray - Barry Gray Orchestra

16. Hi-Jacked (from Joe 90) - Barry Gray Orchestra

17. Aqua Marina (from Stingray) - Barry Gray Orchestra

18. The Joe 90 Theme - Barry Gray Orchestra

19. Thunderbirds Theme - Geoff Love & His Orchestra

20. The Saint - The Les Reed Brass

21. The Saint - Cyril Stapleton & The Eliminators

22. Danger Man Theme (High Wire) - Brian Fahey & His Orchestra

23. Danger Man Theme (High Wire) - The Bob Leaper Orchestra

24. Dr Who Theme (original) - Ron Grainer

25. Theme from The Tomorrow People - Dudley Simpson

26. Theme from Tales of The Unexpected - Ron Grainer

27. Out of This World Theme - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra

28. Theme from Man Alive - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra

29. Theme from Who-Dun-It - Tony Hatch & His Orchestra

30. Theme from General Hospital - Derek Scott Orchestra

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 09

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 09 : SYD DALE IN ACTION!

(2 DISC)

This is the first of my "In Action" series, each one will focus on the work of an individual composer working in Film, TV or Library. To start the series we have one of my favourite library composers, Syd Dale. Although he may not be too well-known outside the UK (or even in the UK), his music has been used for the last 30-40 years in various television series, commercials and films. He is probably best known for his lighter music although he also contributed many other styles of writing for various music production libraries, but the bulk of his work was for the Amphonic Library which Syd founded himself.

For those not familiar with Music Libraries, they were companies set up to record all types of "Mood Music" to be leased out to Film & TV production companies so they didn't have to spend money on hiring a regular composer. The quality of talent working for these libraries was incredible and it's only in the last decade or so that they have started to be released and gain the recognition they deserve. These recordings were never made available to the public, indeed most of them still aren't but through various compilations and people ripping their vinyl copies, a lot of these treasures are now gaining in popularity.

So here is a two-disc set of library tracks from Syd Dale, disc one focuses more on his action themed tracks, while disc two is a collection of his lighter, comedy themed compositions.

I must admit a personal fondness for the lighter side of Syd, although the opening track of disc one (Secret Service) is probably my all-time favourite peice of "Action/Spy" music writing.

Hope you enjoy this selection.

Tracklist:

DISC ONE

01. Secret Service

02. The Hell Raisers

03. Walk & Talk

04. Eliana

05. Late Night London

06. The Pacemaker

07. Midsummer Love

08. The Old Red Bus

09. Pilgrim's Progress

10. Gunning For Danger

11. Pop Goes The Orchestra

12. Sky Diver

13. Hit The Glitz

14. Knock On Wood

15. Mexican Ding Dong

16. The Winslow Boy

17. Number One Spy

18. Boogaloo Blues

19. Early Morning 5th Avenue

20. Sidewalks Of The City

21. San Fransisco Bay

22. Minor Crisis

23. Base Line

24. The Explorer's

25. Disco Tek

26. Gentle Giant

27. Dream Fantasy

28. Beguine For Trombone

29. Lazy Autumn

30. Portobello Market

31. Dawn To Midnight

DISC TWO

01. London Life

02. Pacific Playground

03. Beauty Parade

04. The Hollywood Scene

05. Miss World

06. The Riviera Set

07. Fly The Magic Carpet

08. All On A Summer's Day

09. And Now-Showtime!

10. The Penthouse Suite

11. Turn Again Whittington

12. Cockney Sparrow

13. Who'll Buy My Violets

14. Chelsea Dawn

15. Shank's Pony

16. Same Old Love Song

17. The Old Red Bus

18. Central Park Parade

19. In A Happy Mood

20. Journey To The Fair

21. Lazing In The Sun

22. Pacific Playground (B)

23. The Groupie

24. In Herbie's Footsteps

25. A Real Swinger

26. Let Me Take You There

27. Sunshine Express

28. All Things Nice

29. Sitting In The Saddle

30. Set Fair

31. Picnic In The Park

32. Once More From The Top

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 10

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 10 : BRIAN BENNETT IN ACTION!

For my second "In Action" volume I've chosen to spotlight one of the unsung heroes of British library composing. Brian Bennett was the drummer in The Shadows but unknown to people at the time led a second "secret" life as a composer for various music libraries. It's taken a long time but his talent is now fully appreciated, thanks to the explosion in collecting library albums by dj's and music fans alike. In recent years Brian has become well-known as a composer of TV themes, this collection however focuses on his "Golden" period, mainly the 70's & early 80's.

Tracklist:

01. Drama Montage

02. Nuplex

03. Wave

04. Prelude and Groove, Part 2

05. Reflections On A Misty Morning
06. The Heist

07. Tricycle

08. Image

09. Discovery

10. Do It Yourself

11. Love For Sale

12. Getting Close

13. Aim High

14. In Motion

15. It's a Crzy World

16. Boogie Juice

17. Metropolis Suite, Part 1

18. Hello You

19. Glass Tubes

20. Surveillance

21. In Danger

22. Madrid

23. Sidetrack

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 11

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 11 : ROY BUDD IN ACTION!

(2 DISC)

For this volume we have another great British film composer, Roy Budd.

Roy was a child prodigy and learned to play the piano by ear, aged just six. He formed his own jazz trio in his late teens and scored his first film at 23.

This two-disc collection focuses on his Movie scores from the 70's, where he created a style of his own. He had a wonderful way of mixing a big orchestral score with a funkier groovy rhythm which even today sounds fresh and modern. Sadly Roy passed away in 1993 aged just 46, but left behind a wonderful body of work for people to enjoy forever.

As with my Syd Dale set, disc one is "Action" based and disc two is from Roy's jazzier/easy compositions (most of them from films). Next to John Barry he is my favourite British composer and with no-one around today to carry on the tradition he may be the last of the greats (although David Arnold is my current favourite)

I hope you enjoy this collection, if you're not familiar with him you can sample a couple of tracks on the jukebox (on the main page)

Tracklist:

DISC ONE

01. main Theme from Get Carter

02. Jazz it Up (from The Marseilles Contract)

03. Mister Easy (from The Intercine Project)

04. Moving Around Spandau (from Wild Geese 2)

05. Main Titles from The Stone Killer

06. M17 (from Foxbat)

07. Who Dares Wins (Main Theme)

08. Nature of The Beat (from Who Dares Wins)

09. Cat and Mouse in Berlin (from Wild Geese 2)

10. Free Tarrant (from The Black Windmill)

11. M15 (from Foxbat)

12. M7 (from The Stone Killer)

13. Main Theme from Fear is The Key

14. The Car Chase (from Fear is The Key)

15. The Plant (from The Black Windmill)

16. M5 (from The Stone Killer)

17. The Swamp (from Fear is The Key)

18. Kidnapped (from The Black Windmill)

19. Diamonds Theme

20. Thief on The Prowl (from Diamonds)

21. The Thief (from Diamonds)

22. Hi-Jack part 1 (from Who Dares Wins)

23. Drabble Calling (from The Black Windmill)

24. In Search of The Key (from Fear is The Key)

25. End Theme from The Marseilles Contract

26. The Carey Treatment

DISC TWO

01. Hallucinations (from Get Carter)

02. Getting Nowhere in A Hurry (from Get Carter)

03. Girl Talk

04. Party Piece (from Diamonds)

05. Theme from Mr Rose

06. Cool Bossa Source (from The Stone Killer)

07. Black is Beautiful (from The Stone Killer)

08. The Cable Car (from Paper Tiger)

09. Hearts and Diamonds (from Diamonds)

10. Hanky Panky (from Tomorrow Never Comes)

11. Jazz Source (from The Stone Killer)

12. In The Shadows (from The Stone Killer)

13. The Reception (from Paper Tiger)

14. Lust

15. Diplomatic Dance (from Paper Tiger)

16. Main Theme from Diamonds

17. Theme from The Intercine Project

18. How Can We Run Away (from Something To Hide)

19. Barquinho (Little Boat)

20. So Nice

21. Call me

22. Aranjuez Mon Amour

23. Birth of The Budd

24. Sound of Music (Extract)

25. Hallucinations (Instrumental)

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 12

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 12 : TONY HATCH IN ACTION!

(2 DISC)

Another entry and another British legend. Tony Hatch is famous for writing the themes to a few soaps but you'll be glad to know that none of them appear on this compilation.

This two disc set features pretty much all of his best compositions, including some tracks that, although were not written by him, still contain that "Hatch" sound. There is a varied collection of easy/latin/theme tunes presented here and although the other sets in this series have split the styles into Action on one disc and Softer music on disc two, Tony hasn't really composed much in the way of "Action" music, he was known as the British Bacharach, so this set is more Easy than Action. Hopefully it will be an enjoyable addition to the series.

Tracklist:

DISC ONE

01. Codename

02. Laia Ladaia

03. Soulful Strut

04. Sole Bossa Nova

05. Sounds of The Seventies

06. Soul Coaxing

07. Out of This World

08. Bahama Sound

09. Man Alive

10. The Champions

11. Ghost Squad

12. Perry Mason

13. The Naked City

14. Ben Casey

15. I Didn't Know What Time It Was

16. Devil's Herd

17. Herbin'

18. Round Every Corner

19. La Paloma

20. Return To The Stars

21. Finito

DISC TWO

01. Beautiful in The Rain

02. While The City Sleeps

03. Bedazzled

04. This Guy's In Love With You

05. The Odd Couple

06. Latin Satin

07. Light My Fire

08. Music To Watch Girls By

09. So Nice

10. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top

11. I Could Write A Book

12. Birds

13. Alfie

14. Eye Level

15. Memories of Summer

16. Call Me

17. An Occasional Man

18. Something

19. M*A*S*H

20. Where Are You Now

21. Somewhere My Love

22. Brasilia Mission

23. Best in Football

24. El Payaso

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 13

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 13 : ALAN TEW IN ACTION!

Here is another volume of my "In Action" series focusing on the cream of British composers.

This collection features the work of Alan Tew, surely one of the funkiest writers of the 70's. His work has been sampled by various artists over the years and many of the original vinyl library albums from which most of these were taken sell for obscene amounts of money.

Although he recorded albums from many genres, the tracks here are taken from mainly from the hard to find "Drama Suite" albums from the "Themes" library (an offshoot of KPM) and The Hanged Man television soundtrack, of which many tracks were used for other shows.

Tracklist:

01. The Rub

02. Blue Panther

03. The Build Up

04. The Burn

05. Contract Man

06. The Detectives (link 6b)

07. The Detectives (short)

08. Drama Backcloth (1a)

09. Drama Backcloth (2)

10. Drama Backcloth (3)

11. The Fence (version a)

12. The Fence (version b)

13. Funky Bear

14. G.B.H.

15. Gentle In The Night

16. Hanged Man (a)

17. Hanged Man (b)

18. The Heist

19. Hellacop

20. Killer Hill

21. Money Runner

22. Night Watch

23. The Peterman

24. The Prowler

25. Roadrunner

26. The Sleuth (a)

27. The Sleuth (b)

28. Smokey Joe The Drummer

29. Snout

30. The Spic

31. Total Silence

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 14

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 14 : REG TILSLEY IN ACTION!

Here we have the latest in our "In Action!" series which features the legends of Library and Easy composers. Reg Tilsley was a regular at the DeWolfe music library and composed a large number of great tunes many of which have never really been represented outside the world of library albums.

You will no doubt have heard a few of his compositions as they have been featured on various cult compilations here and there. Virtually nothing can be found about Reg online hence the missing "silhouette" from the cover.

I hope this compilation goes some way to bringing the genius of Mr. Tilsley to a wider audience. From smoky crime jazz to bright and easy listening Reg is a master of all genre's.

Tracklist:

01. Harder They Fall

02. The Drifter

03. Emergency

04. Hold The Road

05. Hot Seat

06. Jumbo Waltz

07. Strike Rich

08. Counterspy

09. Crime Club

10. Autumn Colours

11. Lennie's Duplex

12. Love's So Marvellous

13. Please Le Me Go

14. Red Leather

15. Slow Moody Blues

16. The Syndicate

17. Theme For Dusty

18. Timpanalley

19. Tracy Baby

20. Warlock

21. Come Next Sunday

22. Bird Brain

23. Eternal Triangle

24. Harming Lady

25. Once Upon A Summer

26. In A Trice

27. Jim's Pad

28. Grand Slam

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 15

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 15 : LAURIE JOHNSON IN ACTION!

Yet another entry in our ever expanding "In Action!" series. This volume concentrates on the work of one of the best British TV & Film composers. Although he has scored countless movies and had massive success with his London Big Band it is probably his television themes that he will be remebered for most fondly. From the great "West End" used as the theme to the documentary travel series Whicker's World, right up to the almost perfect action scoring of The Professionals. This collection will hopefully be a little different from those already released by various labels. Sit back and let Laurie "The Professional" do his thing!

Tracklist:

01. The Avengers Theme

02. The Avengers Tag Scene

03. The Beauty Jungle

04. Latin Quarter (Theme from Riviera Police)

05. Limehouse

06. Theme from Echo Four Two

07. West End (Theme from Whicker's World)

08. Seventh Avenue

09. M1 (M-One)

10. Minor Bossa Nova

11. South Beach

12. Theme from No Hiding Place

13. Theme from Top Secret

14. Rickshaw Ride (from Shirley's World)

15. Soho

16. This Time

17. Theme from Jason King

18. Dead Man's Treasure

19. The Professional's Theme

20. On The Scent

21. The Avengers

22. The New Avengers

23. A Flavour of The New Avengers

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 16

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 16 : THE LATIN SPY LOUNGE

Taking a break from our "In Action!" series for a while, here we concentrate on music taken from various crime/spy films & television shows with a latin influence. A personal favourite of mine, latin rhythm adds a wonderful smooth percussion style to all kinds of music and is very popular in the "crime jazz" genre. Most of these selections are taken from a time when latin music was taking over the world and nearly every composer of the time started adding the South American influence to their creations.

Sit back and let the music transport you to a yesteryear of exotic locations and swinging secret agents!

No-one can resist the Bossa Nova.......

TRACKLIST:

01. Route 66 - Pete Moore Orchestra

02. McGarrett's Theme - Morton Stevens

03. April - Teddy Randazzo

04. The Aftermath of Love - Lalo Schifrin

05. Chaise-Lounge - Edwin Astley

06. Hammerhead's Apartment - David Whitaker

07. Champagne and Quail - Henry Mancini

08. The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. - Teddy Randazzo

09. Halo - Edwin Astley

10. A Martini Built For Two - Hugo Montenegro

11. Slinky - Edwin Astley

12. Cool Bossa Source - Roy Budd

13. Meet Mr. Solo - Hugo Montenegro

14. Try - John Barry

15. Solo's Samba - Hugo Montenegro

16. On Days Like These - Quincy Jones

17. Hood Arrives In Portugal - David Whitaker

18. Senorita Boo Bam - Neal Hefti

19. The Hearse Chase - David Whitaker

20. Alone In Three-Quarter Time - John Barry

21. In The Shadows - Roy Budd

22. The Village Inn - Henry Mancini

23. Tracy Island - Barry Gray

24. Mio Amore Sta Lontano - Edwin Astley

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CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 17

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 17 : THRILLERS!

Here we have a 41 track, two-disc collection of mainly title themes from some ofthe best action thrillers of the 1970's. As well as the usual suspects found onthese compilations I've tried to add a few of the rarer and more unusual scoresfrom that era!Because of the various sources and quality of these tracks I've decided to keepthe better quality rips to disc one and placed all the others onto a second disc.Consider disc two as a "bonus" disc...

Thanks go to Steve for help in sourcing some of the rarer tracks contained on the album.

TRACKLIST:

DISC ONE:

01. 3 Days Of The Condor (Dave Grusin
02. McQ (Elmer Bernestein)
03. The Anderson Tapes (Quincy Jones)
04. The MacKintosh Man (Maurice Jarre)
05. Brannigan (Domonic Frontiere)
06. The Mechanic (Jerry Fielding)
07. Dirty Harry (Lalo Schifrin)
08. Magnum Force (Lalo Schifrin)
09. The Enforcer (Jerry Fielding)
10. Klute (Michael Small)
11. Report To The Commissioner (Elmer Bernstein)
12. The Taking Of Pelham 123 (David Shire)
13. Brubaker (Lalo Schifrin)
14. Breakout (Jerry Goldsmith)
15. The French Connection (Don Ellis)
16. The French Connection II (Don Ellis)
17. Harry In Your Pocket (Lalo Schifrin)
18. Cool Hand Luke (Lalo Schifrin)
19. The Parallax View (Michael Small)
20. The Conversation (David Shire)
21. The Don Is Dead (Jerry Goldsmith)
22. The Carey Treatment (Roy Budd)
23. Telefon (Lalo Schifrin)
24. Shamus (Jerry Goldsmith)
25. The Hot Rock (Quincy Jones)
26. The Eiger Sanction (John Williams)
27. Scorpio (Jerry Fielding)

DISC TWO:

01. The Yakuza (Dave Grusin)

02. St. Ives (Lalo Schifrin)

03. Fuzz (Dave Grusin)

04. Executive Action (Randy Edelman)

05. Serpico (Mikis Theodorakis)

06. Blow Out (Pino Donnagio)

07. The New Centurians (Quincy Jones)

08. The Seven-Ups (Don Ellis)

09. The Seven-Ups (Rejected)(Johnny Mandel)

10. Escape From Alcatraz (Jerry Fielding)

11. The Getaway (Quincy Jones)

12. Thunderbolt And Lightfoot (Dee Barton)

13. Night Moves (Michael Small)

14. Coogan's Bluff (Lalo Schifrin)

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