cbrady Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hello all! I'm new to the forum so I hope I'm asking an appropriate question. I am desperately searching for the above soundtrack on CD. It is now out of print. The film is an alternative take on Othello and stars Patrick McGoohan as the Iago character ('Johnny Cousin' - hence my nickname!)- he also does play drums in parts of the film and makes a pretty good job of it, considering he isn't actually a drummer! - but the film has fantastic cameo appearances from real jazz musicians - such as Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Johnny Dankworth - and some great jazz music. The closest I've got is a second hand copy on vinyl, on eBaY - but I don't have a record player! Can anyone help? Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) This interesting recording was reissued in 2003 on Harkit Records CD (HRKCD 8095). It features Dave Brubeck, John Dankworth, Tubby Hayes, Charles Mingus, Ronnie Ross, John Scott, Kenny Wheeler, and many others. It's OOP, and I'm still looking for an available copy. This site lists the personnel on each cut on the soundtrack, with sound clips for 6 of the 16 tracks: microgrooves Oh, and welcome to the board cous'. your question was indeed appropriate. next step is to teach you the secret handshake. bring rubber gloves! Edited May 14, 2009 by robviti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 more info for interested parties: All Night Long Unavailable since 1961, beautifully repackaged (with Benny Green's original liner notes) and now remastered in digital stereo, this is one of the greatest British jazz movies. In a converted warehouse in London's Dockland's jazz enthusiast Rodney Hamilton stages an all-night anniversary party for successful black jazz pianist Aurelius Rex and Delia, his devoted white wife who gave up her singing career for matrimony. Johnny Cousin, Rex's jealous drummer (played by Patrick McGoohan), schemes to break up their marriage by attempting to persuade Delia to sing in a band he would like to start, but she refuses. Spreading rumors about Delia's infidelity, Johnny edits a tape recording of Delia and Cass Michaels, Rex's saxophonist and business manager, to make it appear that they are having an affair... "The action takes place against a backdrop of almost continuous jazz sessions, which seems to involve almost the entire upper echelon of the contemporary jazz scene: Dave Brubeck, Johnny Scott, Johnny Dankworth, Tubby Hayes, Stan Roderick to name but a few. The fantastic music played by this wealth of talent was written mostly by Philip Green (he appears on the credits of all but three of the tracks), Dave Brubeck and Johnny Dankworth with other credits to Sonny Miller, Kenny Napper and Tubby Hayes. 'Overture' is a wonderful roaring trumpets introduction rooted firmly in the 1960s, but has a timeless energy. For 'Noodlin'' and 'Saphire' the mood is more intimate with Tubby Hayes stroking the vibes in the first track and Johnny Scott oozing the alto-sax in a smooth romantic fashion in the second. John Dankworth's composition, 'Fall Guy', gives the saxes and the trumpets an opportunity to compete in successive frenzied solos while in 'The Chase' massed saxes and trumpets combine to create musical mayhem... the music is brilliant, natural and fresh... For any fan of 1960s jazz this is a must-have CD." there should be a law that any review describing a CD as a "must have," must have a link showing you where you can have it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I have the LP, not the CD. I believe the Mingus/Brubeck track is available on a Dave Brubeck CD anthology/retrospective on Columbia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrady Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks for your responses everyone! Let's hope someone has the good sense to re-release this CD, and soon! Meanwhile I guess eBaY might be the best bet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrady Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Erm, sorry, just trying out my new profile to see if 'my' photo works! Thanks again for the warm welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) You might try the Jazz Record Mart (in Chicago). Their on-line system says they have a copy in stock (the CD issue), but I just called the store - and the guy who answered the phone checked the racks and couldn't find it. I mentioned to him that their website seemed to think they had it in stock, and he said something to the effect that they didn't control the website. (?) In any case, you could try ordering it from them (through the web-site), and see what happens. Or else give 'em a call, and then push a little harder on them than I did, or ask 'em what happens if you buy something through the web-site that it turns out they don't really have in stock. In any case... Good luck!! Edited May 15, 2009 by Rooster_Ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) The AMG seems to think it was also released on CD in 1997, supposedly Universal 5529222. Never mind, that seems to be this compilation (same title, but totally unrelated)... 1.: Love Supreme - Downing, Will 2.: All Night Long - Mary Jane Girls 3.: My One Temptation - Paris, Mica 4.: Rock Me Tonight - Jackson, Freddie 5.: Rain - Jones, Oran 'Juice' 6.: Treat Her Like A Lady - Temptations 7.: Thinking About Your Love - Thomas, Kenny 8.: Come Into My Life - Sims, Joyce 9.: Joy And Pain - Maze & Frankie Beverly 10.: I Want Your Lovin' - Hairston, Curtis 11.: Secret Lovers - Atlantic Starr 12.: Could It Be I'm Falling In Love - Grant, David & Jaki Graham 13.: Dancing Tonight - Galaxy & Phil Fearon 14.: You're Lying - Lynx 15.: Medicine Song - Mills, Stephanie 16.: She's Strange - Cameo 17.: Respect - Adeva 18.: Good Life - Inner City 19.: Nights Of Pleasure - Loose Ends 20.: Love Town - Newberry, Booker III Edited May 15, 2009 by Rooster_Ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Well I'll be damn, you can buy (or sample) the whole thing as mp3's from Amazon... CLICK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (Supposedly) there are are two or three 'used' or 'collectable' copies available from third-party sellers on Amazon France .com CLICK No idea if any of these are real, as it's not unheard of for third-party venders to list things they really don't have (but think they can order). Still, the two used copies are cheap enough that I'm wondering if they might actually really be real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (Supposedly) four used copies on Amazon Germany .com CLICK Again, no idea if any of these are real, but the relatively cheap price on the cheapest available copy might lead one to believe that it could be real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) Depending on where you are in the world, you can (legally) stream the entire album HERE. (Free Napster) And you can buy a virtual copy of it from them (I presume legally) for $10. Edited May 15, 2009 by Rooster_Ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 This might be an LP copy for sale -- or at least it claims to be. CLICK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Think you could find me a copy on 8 track, Tom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) The closest I could find for you, Paul... Edited May 15, 2009 by Rooster_Ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 There are two versions of the film itself out on DVD but only region 2 (UK and Western Europe)*. I'm intrigued enough I might order a copy the next time I place an order with Amazon.co.uk. * As I've said before, if you love film, it is worth investing in a region free player that can handle PAL/NTSC conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrady Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Many thanks for all the info, Rooster! I'll certainly follow up the amazon download and the French Amazon copy. Napster wouldn't allow me to buy it. Thanks again! I'll let you know how I get on :=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 There are two versions of the film itself out on DVD but only region 2 (UK and Western Europe)*. I'm intrigued enough I might order a copy the next time I place an order with Amazon.co.uk. * As I've said before, if you love film, it is worth investing in a region free player that can handle PAL/NTSC conversion. Do you mean 2 different DVD releases or that the film is different in each release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 There are two versions of the film itself out on DVD but only region 2 (UK and Western Europe)*. I'm intrigued enough I might order a copy the next time I place an order with Amazon.co.uk. * As I've said before, if you love film, it is worth investing in a region free player that can handle PAL/NTSC conversion. Do you mean 2 different DVD releases or that the film is different in each release? My understanding is that it is the same basic film, but marginally different package (a trailer in one case, no real bonus features on the other one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrady Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hello, about the DVDs - the Carlton print has only the theatrical trailer, whereas the Network one also has a great stills gallery! I have both :=) I have 2 great lobby cards from eBaY and narrowly missed getting a copy of the programme - I was outbid whilst at lunch :=( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrady Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Just a note to say that the soundtrack is available through iTunes but to US buyers only. I am lucky enough to have a fellow fan in the US who is kindly copying the tracks onto a CD for me. I hope others outside the US will be able to get the soundtrack that way pending the re-release of the CD. Another vinyl copy has turned up on eBaY so maybe the CD will be re-released in time....keep the faith! Rooster, thanks again for all your info. :=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakeostrin Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Does anyone know why the CD of this reissue is so hard to find? Were there any copyright issues regarding the reissue? Or, was it just a limited pressing of disc's? A copy of the soundtrack (vinyl) appears on Ebay right now (I have no affiliation with the seller). Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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