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Cinemagic

Dave Grusin · 1987

56 min · 14 tracks · jazz fusion · contemporary jazz

A lush tapestry of orchestral jazz themes that evoke cinematic storytelling and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • lush orchestral soundscapes throughout
  • evocative themes for cinematic daydreams
  • gentle emotional depth and warmth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1987, Dave Grusin was an established composer and musician, known for his work on film scores. 'Cinemagic' arrived after his commercial peak in the early 1980s with soundtracks like 'Tootsie' and 'The Goonies', showcasing his ability to blend contemporary jazz with orchestral elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Herbie Hancock· Brad Mehldau

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 On Golden Pond: Main Theme 3:35
  • 2 On Golden Pond: New Hampshire Hornpipe 2:22
  • 3 Heaven Can Wait: Main Theme 4:34
  • 4 Tootsie: An Actor’s Life (Main Title) 5:06
  • 5 Tootsie: It Might Be You (Love Montage) 5:14
  • 6 The Goonies: Fratelli Chase (Main Title) 3:18
  • 7 The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter: Main Theme 4:43
  • 8 Falling in Love: Mountain Dance (Main Theme) 6:16
  • 9 The Champ: Letting Go / T.J.’s Theme 2:51
  • 10 The Champ: Main Theme 3:28
  • 11 Three Days of the Condor: Condor (Main Title) 4:42
  • 12 Three Days of the Condor: Goodbye for Kathy (Love Theme) 3:59
  • 13 Little Drummer Girl: PLO Camp Entrance 2:49
  • 14 Little Drummer Girl: Epilogue 3:22

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