Film noir-like jazz?

Pornographie Nouveau · 12-02-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

i'm jumping in late, and throwing things out quickly because I'm at work, but you may want to try some Portishead.

While trip-hop is only looslely associated with Jazz, it may be the ambiance you're searching for.

I already have their discography : )

**Janszoon** · 12-03-2008, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pornographie Nouveau

I really want some slow tempo, "detectivey" jazz, but can't seem to find any. Uh, the only example I can come up with is the background music in Black Books in the episode where Bernard gets locked out and tries to find things to do to pass the time.

Duke Ellington's soundtrack to Anatomy of a Murder (1959) might be exactly what you're looking for. I don't think the movie itself is a noir, but it's a courtroom drama about a murder so that's pretty close. The music is largely slow and moody—though some it is more upbeat—and it's by Duke Ellington so that pretty much makes it worth checking out all by itself.

Lashrito · 02-07-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pornographie Nouveau

I really want some slow tempo, "detectivey" jazz, but can't seem to find any. Uh, the only example I can come up with is the background music in Black Books in the episode where Bernard gets locked out and tries to find things to do to pass the time.

Hi,

I realize your question was posted a long time ago, but I was googling the same thing and found this thread. One you might try (if you haven't discovered it already) is Mark Isham's score to Romeo is Bleeding or Afterglow. I think I understand what you're describing (slow tempo, muted trumpet noir), so if you've discovered any more since, lemme know the names! Thanks.

Cheers

million dollar basher · 02-17-2010, 05:18 PM

Check out Jan Garbarek. He's a world-renowned Norwegian Tenor and Soprano sax player. He's absolutely fantastic, and he plays a lot of that Noir-type stuff you're looking for.

TheFolkslave · 05-05-2010, 07:31 PM

You should try listening to Bohren & der Club of Gore. They are pretty sweet

LoathsomePete · 08-13-2010, 01:29 PM

Noir Jazz | loathsomepete | 8tracks

If anyone is interested I made an 8 track playlist, featuring some of the artists mentioned here.

333 · 08-15-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFolkslave

You should try listening to Bohren & der Club of Gore. They are pretty sweet

I second this and The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble. Also, Mingus takes me to a ambient, dark place a lot, but it could be because of past emotions I'm reminded of when I listen to him.

LoathsomePete · 08-16-2010, 05:29 PM

The band Somewhere Off Jazz Street is doing a free download day on all their albums so if you're interested in hearing a noir-jazz band for free, here is a great link:

Somewhere off Jazz Street - Electronic Jazz Music

melvillebutler · 08-26-2010, 01:01 AM

Nice to share this link. Six albums are listed in this list. I have enjoyed although albums. But I like most of them beyond this. I really fill noir-jazz music in those albums.

Zarko · 08-29-2010, 04:02 AM

Arve Henriksen. Bullie's a fan

. Part of the current great Scandanavian Jazz scene

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million dollar basher Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: trapped in a basement Posts: 184	Check out Jan Garbarek. He's a world-renowned Norwegian Tenor and Soprano sax player. He's absolutely fantastic, and he plays a lot of that Noir-type stuff you're looking for.

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melvillebutler Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1	Nice to share this link. Six albums are listed in this list. I have enjoyed although albums. But I like most of them beyond this. I really fill noir-jazz music in those albums.

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Zarko Barely Disheveled Zombie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 1,196	Arve Henriksen. Bullie's a fan . Part of the current great Scandanavian Jazz scene