Elmer Bernstein: The Wild Side
New Compilation, 2014
(Varèse Sarabande – VSD-7312)
1. The Man With The Golden Arm (1955) (3:39) 2. The Rat Race (1960) (2:47) 3. Saints and Sinners (1962) Sara Andon, flute (2:24) 4. Jubilation (1962) (4:25) 5. The Age Of Innocence (1993) Sara Andon, flute (4:33)
The Caretakers (1963) 6. Black Straitjacket (2:52) 7. Birdito Sara Andon, flute (3:02) 8. The Silencers (1966) Esther Ovejero, vocal (2:22) 9. Ghostbusters (1984) Sara Andon, flute (3:35)
Johnny Staccato (1959) 10. Theme (3:00) 11. Night Mood (3:08) 12. Like Having Fun (2:19) 13. Walk A Lonely Street (3:17) 14. Pursuit (2:28) 15. Devil In A Blue Dress (1995) Sara Andon, flute (4:37) 16. Sweet Smell Of Success (1957) (3:16) 17. Walk On The Wild Side (1962) (3:37)
“Elmer Bernstein: The Wild Side” is a new recording of Bernstein favorites by acclaimed big band, Big Band de Canarias, from Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Standards and special arrangements from Johnny Staccato, The Rat Race, The Age of Innocence, Ghostbusters and Devil in a Blue Dress are covered with a jazzy big-band flair that includes the vocal talents of Esther Ovejero and some stunning flute solos by Sara Andon.
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