The Shadow of Your Smile

Wes Montgomery · 1965 · The Sandpiper (1965), thème de Johnny Mandel, par Wes Montgomery

Context

Mingus had composed it for Shadows, John Cassavetes's first film, but the piece was not used in the film for lack of budget. It was recorded on May 12, 1959, for Mingus Ah Um.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Jazz in film and on screen, Hard bop. Among the origins and influences of Jazz in film and on screen: Cool (Birth of the Cool), Third stream, Modern big bands.

By the same artist

• Full House (1962)
• Cariba (1962)
• S.O.S. (1962)
• West Coast Blues (1960)

Sources

• EN: Bumpin' (Wes Montgomery album)
• EN: The Shadow of Your Smile

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