Mo' Better Blues (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)
Branford Marsalis Quartet featuring Terence Blanchard
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Harlem Blues | Branford Marsalis Quartet | 4:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Say Hey | Branford Marsalis Quartet | 3:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Knocked Out the Box | Branford Marsalis Quartet | 1:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Again Never | Branford Marsalis Quartet | 3:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mo' Better Blues | Branford Marsalis Quartet | 3:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Pop Top 40 | Branford Marsalis Quartet | 5:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Beneath the Underdog | Branford Marsalis Quartet | 5:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Jazz Thing | Branford Marsalis Quartet | 4:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Harlem Blues | Branford Marsalis Quartet | 4:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 9 Songs |
Album Review
Although the Spike Lee film Mo' Better Blues had a somewhat absurd ending, its depiction of the jazz life had its accurate moments and the music was generally quite rewarding. A few of the selections on this soundtrack CD are throwaways or filler, but there is also some fine playing by a modern hard bop quintet consisting of trumpeter Terence Blanchard, Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano, pianist Kenny Kirkland, bassist Robert Hurst, and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts. It's sure to be a collector's item someday.
Customer Reviews
This album (supported by the film) will turn you on to jazz...
I saw this film when I was 18 (26 years ago) and I credit it as the first inspiration for my love of jazz. As far as the ablum goes, one needs only recognize that it's performed primarily by the Branford Marsalis Quartet. It's exceptional and diverse. I've found myself spontaneously whistling the title track for the last 2+ decades, Gang Starr's 'Jass Thing' is absurdly catchy and creative (frankly, I love it), and William's vocals on Harlem Blues are chilling and powerful. The only reason I personally give it 4 stars is because of 'Pop Top 40.' It's mediocre. I just think it's a cheap attemp at spoken word with a jazz backdrop. It's just...alright. That being said - I love this album. If I could give it a 4.5, I certainly would.
Amazing Film, Amazing Soundtrack
Great soundtrack to a seminal film in Spike Lee's film career.
The next step
Great album, but what would really be awsome though is if iTunes included the extended remix of "Jazz Thing" with solos from Branford Marsalis and Kenny Kirkland to this collection.
Biography
Born: August 26, 1960 in Breaux Bridge, LA
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
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- $8.91
- Genres: Soundtrack, Music, Original Score, Soundtrack, Jazz, Hard Bop
- Released: Jul 19, 1990
- ℗ 1990 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
