Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Foreword by Cheryl Pawelski
Introduction
Prologue: The Naked Truth
 1. Audition: 1947–1956
 2. Dreamsville: 1957–1958
 3. Blue Satin: 1959
 4. Breezy Capers: 1960
 5. Contract with Depravity: 1961
 6. Jamaica Jazz: 1962
 7. Champagne and Quail: 1963
 8. Meet Mr. Solo: 1964
 9. Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang: 1965
10. Mission Blues: 1966
11. Home, James, Don’t Spare the Horses: 1967
12. Shifting Gears: 1968
13. This Never Happened to the Other Fella: 1969
14. Soul Flower: 1970
Appendix A: Instrument Abbreviations
Appendix B: Discography
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index

About the Author

Derrick Bang has written film, television, music, and general entertainment commentary for magazines and local newspapers since 1974, and supplies regular columns and features to The Davis Enterprise. He lives in Davis, California.

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“Excellent...intriguing...Bang’s writing style is clear and engaging throughout, and the chosen selections are often revelatory. In fact, this reviewer found himself wanting to go and grab many a score being discussed, and/ or make a list of great films to revisit, or television shows to track down and binge watch. Well researched...Bang’s enthusiasm for the topic shines forth throughout.” —Film Score

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“For those of us who love music for media, both volumes are a must!”—Association for Recorded Sound Collections Journal.