What makes TV Action Jazz! by Mundell Lowe notable?

This album is significant for its role in the crossover between jazz music and television culture, capturing the essence of popular TV shows at the time. It achieved notable recognition within both jazz circles and media, influencing how television themes were perceived as standalone musical works rather than mere background scores. Released in 1959, TV Action Jazz! is Mundell Lowe's third album, following his work on film scores and collaborations with notable jazz figures. At this point, Lowe was establishing himself as a prominent guitarist and composer in the jazz scene, leveraging his knack for creating catchy melodies that resonated with the growing popularity of television soundtracks.

How many songs are on TV Action Jazz!?

TV Action Jazz! has 8 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.

TV Action Jazz!

Mundell Lowe · 1959

27 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A suave blend of cool jazz and cinematic themes that evokes the thrill of classic television mysteries.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Peter Gunn — This track serves as a quintessential representation of the album, showcasing Lowe’s ability to transform a well-known theme into a sophisticated jazz piece that stands alone.
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77 Sunset Strip — The lively arrangement of this theme highlights Lowe's innovative guitar work and captures the playful spirit of its television origin.
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Perry Mason Theme — This rendition exemplifies how Lowe reinterprets iconic themes through a jazz lens, melding suspenseful motifs with smooth melodies.

Tracklist

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

1 Peter Gunn 2:19
2 Riff Blues (from the Mickey Spillane - Mike Hammer TV Series) 3:11
3 Perry Mason Theme 1:49
4 77 Sunset Strip 4:44
5 M-Squad 4:18
6 The Thin Man 2:33
7 This Is the Naked City (from the TV Series "The Naked City") 4:26
8 Fall Out! (From "Peter Gunn") 3:49

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