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The name may not be immediately familiar, but the music itself certainly is; to anyone weaned on the legendary Warner Bros. cartoons of the 1940s and 1950s, Raymond Scott's deliriously inventive freak jazz is the soundtrack of childhood, with each and every note capable of conjuring up indelible images of such immortal characters as Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and Daffy Duck. The WB connection is both Scott's greatest legacy and his greatest curse, however; he never composed a note specifically for cartoons, and his most memorable and distinctive melodies were actually co-opted for animated use by Warner's brilliant music director, Carl Stalling. Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilights, then, restores Scott's work to its original, stand-alone setting, confirming his cult reputation as one of the most innovative and original musical thinkers of his era. Even free of cartoon mayhem, his music is remarkably visual and colorful, perfectly evocative of such surreal titles as "Dinner Music for a Pack of Hungry Cannibals" and "War Dance for Wooden Indians"; probably the best-known cut here is the opening "Powerhouse," a uniquely mechanized piece used in any number of cartoons and television commercials and a perfect summation of Scott's intricate arrangments, complex shifting rhythms, and formal lunacy. Recommended for listeners ages eight to 80.
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Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1937. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Inc. Master Records, Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - Irwin Chusid, Producer - Raymond Scott, Performer - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1937. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Inc. Master Records, Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - Irwin Chusid, Producer - Raymond Scott, Performer - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1937. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Inc. Master Records, Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - Irwin Chusid, Producer - Raymond Scott, Performer - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1937. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Dave Wade, Trumpet - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Fred Whiting, Bass - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Inc. Master Records, Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - Irwin Chusid, Producer - Raymond Scott, Performer - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1937. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Performer - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - ted harkins, Bass - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1937. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Performer - Raymond Scott, Piano - Dave Wade, Trumpet - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - ted harkins, Bass - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Dave Wade, Trumpet - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Raymond Scott & His Quintet, Performer - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1949. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Dave Wade, Trumpet - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Fred Whiting, Bass - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Inc. Master Records, Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - Irwin Chusid, Producer - Raymond Scott, Performer - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1937. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Performer - Raymond Scott, Piano - Dave Wade, Trumpet - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - ted harkins, Bass - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1937. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Russ Case, Trumpet - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Dave Wade, Trumpet - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Raymond Scott & His Quintet, Performer - Louis Shoobe, Bass - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Raymond Scott, Celesta - Raymond Scott, Piano - Raymond Scott, Performer - Dave Wade, Trumpet - Inc. Master Records, Producer - Pete Pumiglio, Clarinet - Johnny Williams, Drums - Dave Harris, Tenor Saxophone - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - R. Scott, Composer - R. Scott, Lyricist - Fred Whiting, Bass - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer - Irwin Chusid, Producer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Inc. Master Records, Producer - Hal Willner, Executive Producer - Irwin Chusid, Producer - Raymond Scott, Performer - Spoken Word, Composer - Spoken Word, Lyricist - Debra Parkinson, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Album review
The name may not be immediately familiar, but the music itself certainly is; to anyone weaned on the legendary Warner Bros. cartoons of the 1940s and 1950s, Raymond Scott's deliriously inventive freak jazz is the soundtrack of childhood, with each and every note capable of conjuring up indelible images of such immortal characters as Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and Daffy Duck. The WB connection is both Scott's greatest legacy and his greatest curse, however; he never composed a note specifically for cartoons, and his most memorable and distinctive melodies were actually co-opted for animated use by Warner's brilliant music director, Carl Stalling. Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilights, then, restores Scott's work to its original, stand-alone setting, confirming his cult reputation as one of the most innovative and original musical thinkers of his era. Even free of cartoon mayhem, his music is remarkably visual and colorful, perfectly evocative of such surreal titles as "Dinner Music for a Pack of Hungry Cannibals" and "War Dance for Wooden Indians"; probably the best-known cut here is the opening "Powerhouse," a uniquely mechanized piece used in any number of cartoons and television commercials and a perfect summation of Scott's intricate arrangments, complex shifting rhythms, and formal lunacy. Recommended for listeners ages eight to 80.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 23 track(s)
- Total length: 01:00:15
- Main artists: Raymond Scott
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Columbia - Legacy
- Genre: Jazz
Originally released 1937, 1939, 1949. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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