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Thanks to isbum for scouring the vinyl bins to find this pretty rare little treasure. Jimmy Haskell and his Orchestra play some great movie themes, and even though they're not all from the crime/spy genre, it's still a treat to feature the album here on the lounge. 
Another choice slice of Stapleton now with the PYE "Golden Hour" release. A couple of tracks are replicated from the previous post but this collection also includes some great Easy Listening versions of classic Film themes including The Sting (as pictured), the ever popular Never On A Sunday, Le Casse (The Burglar) and my personal pick of the bunch, the theme from Borsalino (listen to it on the Crime Files jukebox) Thanks again to Isbum for ripping the LP. 
Anyone who has delved into my "Crime Jazz Collection" will know that I am a fan of Cyril Stapleton and his big bombastic orchestra. Although the LP cover (featuring the sixties icon "Twiggy") would suggest a collection of twenties flavoured compositions, it in fact contains some supreme arrangements of classic themes. Cyril lends his considerable skill to the likes of, Diamonds Are Forever, The French Connection and the always popular Persuaders theme. There are also some choice selections from other genre's covered too! 
Prepare to go undercover with some groovy tunes! 
I don't know much about this album or the artist but I sure know one thing.....This is Crime Jazz in the traditional mould! Although this release dates as the 90's I presume these recordings are from around the early 60's or if not have been re-created with superb authenticity. Take a trip back to the Golden-Age with these swinging jazz greats! 
Forget The Deer Hunter! This is one of Stanley Myers' finest moments. Presented here after a 30 year hiatus is the wonderfully groovy score to the 1971 British crime thriller starring Oliver Reed, Jill St John, Edward Woodward and Ian McShane. If you like the work of Roy Budd you'll probably like this one too!
