CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 12

CRIME JAZZ : VOLUME 12 : TONY HATCH IN ACTION!
(2 DISC)

Another entry and another British legend. Tony Hatch is famous for writing the themes to a few soaps but you'll be glad to know that none of them appear on this compilation.
This two disc set features pretty much all of his best compositions, including some tracks that, although were not written by him, still contain that "Hatch" sound. There is a varied collection of easy/latin/theme tunes presented here and although the other sets in this series have split the styles into Action on one disc and Softer music on disc two, Tony hasn't really composed much in the way of "Action" music, he was known as the British Bacharach, so this set is more Easy than Action. Hopefully it will be an enjoyable addition to the series.

Tracklist:

DISC ONE
01. Codename
02. Laia Ladaia
03. Soulful Strut
04. Sole Bossa Nova
05. Sounds of The Seventies
06. Soul Coaxing
07. Out of This World
08. Bahama Sound
09. Man Alive
10. The Champions
11. Ghost Squad
12. Perry Mason
13. The Naked City
14. Ben Casey
15. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
16. Devil's Herd
17. Herbin'
18. Round Every Corner
19. La Paloma
20. Return To The Stars
21. Finito

DISC TWO
01. Beautiful in The Rain
02. While The City Sleeps
03. Bedazzled
04. This Guy's In Love With You
05. The Odd Couple
06. Latin Satin
07. Light My Fire
08. Music To Watch Girls By
09. So Nice
10. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
11. I Could Write A Book
12. Birds
13. Alfie
14. Eye Level
15. Memories of Summer
16. Call Me
17. An Occasional Man
18. Something
19. M*A*S*H
20. Where Are You Now
21. Somewhere My Love
22. Brasilia Mission
23. Best in Football
24. El Payaso

ALBUM COMPILATION & ARTWORK BY THXJAY

13 comments:

Loungelegend said...

As always, much appreciated !!! First class, these recordings of Tony Hatch.

Anonymous said...

Another fine addition...

Anonymous said...

Dear Mr Thxjay.

I found this web site when I was looking for The Riviera Affair (Neil Richardson). This is heaven - you made my day! Keep up the good work!

THXjay said...

Thanks Busen,

The Riviera affair is a great track, I'm sure it will make an appearance in a future volume :)

Anonymous said...

I thought I had gleaned everything on the Crime Lounge and then found these mixes.

Never apologize for including Tony Hatch. Just because I get a head rush from the likes of Si Zentner from " Warning Shot" soundtrack doesn't mean I can't groove with Tony Hatch.

Thx thxjay

bob p.

Anonymous said...

Just a note to say these are much appreciated! Super work. Thanks a million.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for Tony Hatch. One of my favourite 'easy' composers. I'd also like to take the opportunity to say I think your site and the artwork for your collections is the best i've seen anywhere in blogland. Your talent and passion SHOULD be earning you a good living!! Best wishes.

THXjay said...

Thanks derwent :)

I wish it were earning me a good living (or even a half decent one) but I'm afraid it's just a hobby!

I appreciate the great feedback.

Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Link's down on this one. :(

Anonymous said...

http://rapidshare.com/files/358231473/CJ_11.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/358275901/CJ_11.part2.rar

Anonymous said...

http://rapidshare.com/files/358366177/CJ_12.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/358400679/CJ_12.part2.rar

Anonymous said...

^^ thank you so much!

Anonymous said...


I hope this valuable compilation album reaches as many music lovers as possible. My endless thanks to THXjay

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