Released 60 years ago
The Movie Album
Ramsey Lewis · 1966
32 min · 11 tracks · jazz fusion · jazz-funk
A vibrant blend of jazz and pop with lush arrangements that bring cinematic themes to life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic flow throughout
- for evening relaxation
- cinematic themes evoke nostalgia
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer album experiences
- seek intense rhythmic energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1966, 'The Movie Album' was Ramsey Lewis's fifth studio album and followed his breakthrough success with 'The In Crowd' in 1965. At this point in his career, Lewis was solidifying his reputation as a crossover artist, drawing jazz audiences while appealing to mainstream listeners with popular movie themes reimagined through his signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Chick Corea· George Benson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Theme From "The Pawnbroker" 2:25
- 2 Saturday Night After the Movies 2:55
- 3 The Gentle Rain 2:28
- 4 China Gate 2:43
- 5 Emily 2:57
- 6 Goin' Hollywood 3:30
- 7 From Russia With Love 2:39
- 8 Shadow of Your Smile 3:52
- 9 Girl Talk 3:25
- 10 Matchmaker, Matchmaker 3:01
- 11 Return to Paradise 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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