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"Harlem Nocturne", in a version with Bud Shank on alto sax, [4] was the theme song of the television series Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer [5] and The New Mike Hammer. [6] Harold Faltermeyer recorded a version for the soundtrack to the film Tango & Cash.
The Viscounts were an American pop group from New Jersey, formed in 1958.They had one hit single, with Earle Hagen's instrumental classic "Harlem Nocturne" in 1959, which peaked at #52 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1960; it was re-released in 1965 and hit #39 the second time around. [1]
Earle Harry Hagen (July 9, 1919 – May 26, 2008) was an American composer who created music for films and television. His best-known TV themes include The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Spy, That Girl and The Mod Squad.
Harlem Nocturne" [72] [73] [74] is a song composed by Earle Hagen with lyrics by Dick Rogers. "Star Eyes" [75] is a song from the film I Dood It, written by Gene de Paul and Don Raye. It was introduced by Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly in the film and became popular among jazz artists after Charlie Parker's 1951 recording. [76]
This is an A–Z list of jazz tunes which have been covered by multiple jazz artists. It includes the more popular jazz standards, lesser-known or minor standards, and many other songs and compositions which may have entered a jazz musician's or jazz singer's repertoire or be featured in the Real Books, but may not be performed as regularly or as widely as many of the popular standards.
Richard Rogers (1912–1970) was a singer, comedian, songwriter and pianist, who wrote the lyrics for "Harlem Nocturne". [1] [2] [3] He was a member of the Ray Noble orchestra and the Will Osborne band. [4] Rogers was associated with Will Osborne, a "star crooner" who was on the radio in the 1930s. [2] Osborne's band was on the decline in 1940. [2]
Solemn Meditation is the third album led by jazz pianist Paul Bley featuring tracks recorded in 1957 and released ... "I Remember Harlem" (Roy Eldridge, Bob Astor ...
The Lounge Lizards is the first album by the Lounge Lizards.It features hectic instrumental jazz. The songs are mostly composed by band leader and saxophone player John Lurie. [2]