Reckless Nights & Turkish Twilights

Reckless Nights & Turkish Twilights

These prewar gems from a long-neglected artist have been remastered and now sound better than ever. Scott's career as composer, bandleader, and electronic-music pioneer is just beginning to be rediscovered. Here, he mixes swing jazz with classical forms, exotica (long before there even was such a thing), and his own hyperactive melodies to create a timeless sound. Many of the bouncy tunes are recognizable from their constant use in cartoon soundtracks over the years: the classic "Powerhouse," a jittery mix of an edgy scherzo and a relentless march (as well as a favorite of Looney Toons composer Carl Stalling); the jaunty "The Toy Trumpet"; and the dizzying "Dinner Music for a Pack of Hungry Cannibals." Scott's original recordings with his Quintette (which, strangely enough, consisted of six musicians) are a delight, and the invention and energy never let up. --Heidi MacDonald
Country USA
Manufacturer Sony Legacy
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 1999-09-21
UnitCount 1
Format Original recording remastered
UPCs 074646567227
EANs 0074646567227

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Sony Legacy
Binding	Audio CD
ReleaseDate	1999-09-21
UnitCount	1
Format	Original recording remastered
UPCs	074646567227
EANs	0074646567227

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