Baker, Chet/bud Shank/leith Stevens
The James Dean Story O.s.t. (it)
'The James Dean Story' is a 1957 documentary on the life of the legendary American film actor James Dean, depicted through dramatic use of still photography and interviews. Composed by Leith Stevens, and featuring a veritable who's who of West Coast Cool Jazz, the moody score perfectly encapsulates the life of the brilliant and troubled heartthrob, a man whose influence on American culture of the 20th century can't be exaggerated. With a band that includes Chet Baker, Bud Shank, Pepper Adams, and Don Fagerquist, with arrangements by the brilliant Johnny Mandel, you know this is going to be full of swinging and classy arrangements and soloing, and moody ballad work. SIDE 1: 1. Jimmy's Theme 2. The Search 3. Lost Love 4. People 5. The Movie Star 6. Fairmont, Indiana SIDE 2: 1. Rebel At Work 2. Success - And Then What? 3. Let Me Be Loved 4. Hollywood