Original Jazz Compositions

Never Previously Released On CD!
2 LP on 1 CD

This CD includes two of the most famous Dean Elliott albums containing a bright, happy, contagious and different sound.
Elliott, a composer, conductor and arranger graduated of the University of Wisconsin, wrote tunes for the orchestras of Benny Goodman, Paul Whiteman, Harry James, and Les Brown, and also for singers such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Eddie Fisher, Martha Tilton, Mel Tormé, Margaret Whiting, and The Axidentials, among others.
Dean Elliott composed many scores for movie and television cartoons, and was nominated for an Academy Award for his background scoring for UPAs Mister Magoos Puddle Jumper.

The first album included here is the original jazz soundtrack composed and conducted by Elliott for the memorable film College Confidential, starring Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, and Mamie Van Doren.
The second album is one of the most spectaculars albums recorded by the Dean Elliott Dance Band.

Tracklisting:

1. Main Title
2. Faux pas
3. Make the scene
4. Break up
5. Blues train
6. Mad dad
7. Lazy Lady
8. So be it (blues)
9. Wild ride
10. Gotta be hot or cold
11. Decision
12. Prelude and lovers quarrel
13. Let's go
14. Raid
15. So be it (jazz)
16. End title
17. Who cares
18. I've had my moments
19. A gal in Calico
20. The one I love
21. Kisses don't lie
22. A fez he sez
23. Say it with your eyes
24. Cosy corner
25. Fine and dandy
26. In the port of missing dreams
27. There will be another you
28. Hey Ma! I'm in love
Total time: 67:09 min.

Recorded in LA, 1956 and 1960