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We’ve always dug Kyle Eastwood’s soulful bop style, but his latest album Cinematic has the bassist veering towards some literal cinematic moodiness. In a departure from their norm, Eastwood and company deliver a marvelous set of soundtrack classics that transmute some well-tread tunes into fresh gold. Whether it’s the classic themes from Bullitt, Taxi Driver, and Skyfall, or even the iconic “Windmills of My Mind” and “Gran Torino,” Eastwood performs them all with unique aplomb. The result is powerful and haunting, sometimes even tear-jerkingly moving. Slight spoiler, don’t snicker, even the Pink Panther theme gets saddled for a new wild ride. 

Keeping with the theme of movie music, we round out the show by delving into some of the genre’s best and brightest on celluloid and solo: Lalo Schifren, J.J. Johnson, Michel Legrand, and Henry Mancini. Truly music that bends the imagination this mix will delight with well known tunes, some deep dives, and a few ear-pricking samples.Continue Reading …