The Fabulous Baker Boys

Be the first to write a review

Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Scott Yanow
For one of Dave Grusin's most jazz-oriented film scores, the music used in The Fabulous Baker Boys and included on this CD has fairly straight-ahead originals played by a sextet plus strings that includes Grusin's keyboards, tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts and guitarist Lee Ritenour. In addition, Mercer Ellington put together a big band to perform "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me," the Earl Palmer Trio plays "Lullaby of Birdland," and a 1936 recording of the Benny Goodman Quartet performing "Moonglow" is utilized. But the real surprise of the movie and the CD is that actress Michelle Pfeiffer does a credible job singing "Makin' Whoopee" and...
See more details below
CD
$12.29
BN.com price
(Save 18%)$14.99 List Price
Pick Up In Store

Pick Up In Store

Reserve and pick up in 60 minutes at your local store

Other sellers (CD)
  • All (23) from $1.99   
  • New (6) from $5.04   
  • Used (17) from $1.99   

More About This Product

Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Scott Yanow
For one of Dave Grusin's most jazz-oriented film scores, the music used in The Fabulous Baker Boys and included on this CD has fairly straight-ahead originals played by a sextet plus strings that includes Grusin's keyboards, tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts and guitarist Lee Ritenour. In addition, Mercer Ellington put together a big band to perform "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me," the Earl Palmer Trio plays "Lullaby of Birdland," and a 1936 recording of the Benny Goodman Quartet performing "Moonglow" is utilized. But the real surprise of the movie and the CD is that actress Michelle Pfeiffer does a credible job singing "Makin' Whoopee" and "My Funny Valentine."
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • Release Date: 9/25/1989
  • Label: Grp Records
  • UPC: 011105200226
  • Catalog Number: 2002
  • Sales rank: 55,722

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Dave Grusin Primary Artist, Keyboards, Track Performer
Brian Bromberg Bass
Mercer Ellington Conductor
Benny Goodman Clarinet, Track Performer
Al Grey Trombone
Lionel Hampton Vocals, Vibes
Gene Krupa Drums
Lew Soloff Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Teddy Wilson Piano
Charles Owens Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone
Herman Riley Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone
Sal Marquez Trumpet
Chuck Connors Bass Trombone
Norris Turney Alto Saxophone
Britt Woodman Trombone
Stuart Canin Concert Master
Clark Terry Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Eddie Daniels Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone
Duke Ellington Track Performer, Track Performer
Roland Hanna Piano
Harvey Mason Sr. Drums
Ernie McDaniels Bass
Ron Tooley Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Ernie Watts Saxophone
J.J. Wiggins Bass
Benny Goodman & Quartet Track Performer
Michelle Pfeiffer Track Performer
Rocky White Drums
Technical Credits
Brian Bromberg Contributor
Mercer Ellington Producer
Sal Marquez Contributor
Michael Abene Producer
Dave Grusin Arranger, Producer, Executive Producer
Michael Landy Digital Editing
Harvey Mason Sr. Contributor
Sydney Pollack Executive Producer
Lee Ritenour Contributor
Larry Rosen Executive Producer
Joel Sill Producer
Ernie Watts Contributor
Duke Ellington Orchestration
David Gibb Graphic Design
Dan Serrano Graphic Design
Andy Ruggirello Graphic Design
Michelle Pfeiffer Contributor
Lee Corey Graphic Design
Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
( 0 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(0)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously