Otto Preminger’s 1959 film is a landmark court room drama aided and abetted by a terrific score from Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Here’s the title sequence featuring the main theme:
And here’s Ellington’s cameo in the film. Not sure what tune they are playing, but the backing orchestra includes Paul Gonsalves, Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, and William “Cat” Anderson.
The entire score has been in-print continually since 1959 and is excellent.
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David // June 16, 2009 at 7:05 pm |
Love your topic!! Some great music here.
Monty // June 21, 2009 at 10:19 am |
I love this album, but I always forget to listen to it — usually when I’m in a Duke mood I put on Uptown, Money Jungle or Newport. I’m gonna give it a spin now!