Manny Albam - West Side Story
Review by Daniel Osborne
Manny Albam's rendition of the iconic musical West Side Story is a masterpiece that has stood the test of time. The album features Albam's unique jazz arrangements of Leonard Bernstein's original compositions, which are both faithful to the source material and fresh in their execution.
The album opens with the classic "Prologue," which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its driving rhythms and dynamic brass section. The album also features standout tracks such as "Maria," "Cool," and "Tonight," which showcase Albam's skill in blending the worlds of jazz and musical theater.
Throughout the album, Albam's arrangements are intricate and sophisticated, yet always accessible and engaging. His use of different instruments and textures adds depth and dimension to each track, creating a rich and dynamic sound that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Finale | ||
| Prologue and Jet Song | 04:55 | |
| Maria | 3:22 | |
| Somewhere | 2:28 | |
| I Feel Pretty | 3:35 | |
| O Night | 05:50 | |
| Prologue And Jet Song | 4:55 | |
| Finale (Includes: "I Feel Pretty, "America", And "One Hand, One Heart") | 5:50 | |
| Something`s Coming | ||
| Cool | 4:38 | |
| Something's Coming | 3:43 | |
| Tonight | 5:50 | |
| Something's Cimng | 03:43 |
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Catalog Numbers
- VL 3678
- LVA.9097, LVA 9097
- JDL 5061
- SFL-931, 420
Labels
- Vocalion
- Coral
- Decca
- Festival Records
Listen online
- escuchar en línea
- écouter en ligne
- lyssna på nätet
- online luisteren
- ascolta in linea
- ouvir online
- online anhören
- lytte på nettet
- kuunnella verkossa
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Mono
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | Decca Records Pressing Plant, Gloversville |
| Made By | Teichiku Records Co., Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Written-By | Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim |
Notes
- Matrix A: MG 7290-M1-1-1
- Matrix B: MG 7290-M1-1-2
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): MG 7290
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): MG 7291◉
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Stamped): MG 7290T2 1 P
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Stamped): MG7291T2 1 P
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): MX16009
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): MX16010
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Stamped): SMX 16009 / 7 7290 1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Stamped): SMX 16010 / 7 7291 1
About Manny Albam
Real Name
- Emmanuel Albam
Name Vars
- Albam
- Alban
- M. Albam
- M. Alban
- M.Albam
- Mannie Albam
- Manny Albam Conducting His Strings That Sing
- Manny Alban
- Manny Albaum
- Manny Album
- Many Albam
- Nanny Albam
Summary by Daniel Osborne
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