Ben Stiller's 'Severance' show - Interesting Jazz-centric Soundtrack

[Dub Modal]

I stumbled across this playlist in Apple Music and stopped when I saw Joe McPhee kicked it off. I haven't seen any episodes (wiki link for the show here), and don't really know what it's about but so far I'm loving this playlist:

• Joe McPhee - Shakey Jake
• Yes I Can, No You Can't - Lee Morgan
• Hub-Tones - Kamasi Washington
• Volunteered Slavery - Roland Kirk
• Summun, Bukmun, Umyun - Pharoah Sanders

...and further songs from Jimmy Smith, Dorothy Ashby, Jamie Branch, Albert Ayler, et. al. 

 

[jazzbo]

As I understand it the series is somewhat like the work situation in Philip K. Dick's short story "Paycheck" where the people have memories of the work they do removed from them . . . and what entails as a result. I intend to get to watching the series soon. Interesting playlist that I didn't know about, bodes well for watching.

[Dub Modal]

Based on the songs here, I'll give it a try as well.

[Jim Duckworth]

The TV series Atlanta's first show of the season ended with Brown Rice by Don Cherry. The next episode slipped in a small dose of Calypso Frelimo by Miles. 

[Dub Modal]

Never saw Atlanta actually. May have to check that out. 

I started watching Severance. It's weird. One of the weirdest shows I've watched in a while and very dark literally and figuratively. While it can be compelling at times I wouldn't say it's enjoyable. 

This playlist on the other hand, is a great mix. They included Take 4 of On the Corner from the complete OTC set, some Buddy Terry and Joe Henderson among others. 

[JSngry]

This is only on Apple+?

[Dub Modal]

Yeah, all these streaming platforms have their own shows now.
 

McPhee’s Shakey Jake gets a nice showcase in one of the episodes. Right before a Paul Anka tune. 

Edited April 14, 2022 by Dub Modal