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Caldera Records is proud to present David Shire’s score for the TV movie “Small Vices.” Robert B. Parker’s novels, which featured the Boston detective Spenser, not only achieved long-lasting success in the US but also sparked a resurgence in the hardboiled detective genre. “Small Vices” was the first of three adaptations for television from the late 1990s and early 2000s. David Shire’s score is an elaborate gem for he was able to showcase his jazz expertise again. The score’s recurring theme for the titular character accurately conveys Spenser’s world-weariness and toughness while also paying tribute to his grace and refined tastes. The use of a jazz combo in the music for “Small Vices” is reminiscent of the classic genre conventions of the 1970s. However, the composer does not rely on nostalgia. His music occupies a unique space between two worlds. It evokes the music of days gone by while incorporating modern and vibrant orchestral music. The aggressive ostinatos employed in the orchestration are similar to those found in bigger-budgeted thrillers of that era. Shire masterfully blends the old and new, creating a cohesive and seamless sound. This is most noticeable in cues that subtly incorporate synthesizers and a drum kit, which were commonly used in television at that time. Unfortunately, David Shire’s score for “Thin Air,” the follow-up to “Small Vices,” is missing. Therefore, we were unable to add it to the album. As a replacement, we opted to combine “Small Vices” with pieces that share the same essence. Thus, we created an homage to his jazz-oriented scores from the 1990s, which includes “Jake’s Women,” “Broadway Bound” and “Texan.” The 56th CD-release of Caldera Records features a detailed booklet text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Richard Moore and produced by Stephan Eicke and David Shire. C6056 Music Composed and Conducted by David Shire Album Produced by Stephan Eicke, David Shire Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke Album Art Direction and Design by Luis Miguel Rojas Small Vices 1. Main Title (2:28) 2. Spenser and Susan I (1:52) 3. Spenser and Susan II (1:58) 4. Park Chase (1:42) 5. Fireside Pizza (1:27) 6. Spenser’s Funeral (2:27) 7. Travel Montage (1:13) 8. Rehab (1:04) 9. Strictures at an Exhibition (2:54) 10. Reunion (2:47) 11. Innocent (1:19) 12. End Title (1:51) Jake’s Women 13. Meeting Maggie (2:02) 14. Jake and Julie (1:45) 15. Jake and Maggie (1:52) 16. Theme (1:04) Broadway Bound 17. Main Title (2:53) 18. Night Montage (2:25) 19. Radio Source (3:13)* 20. Comedy Show Theme (0:37) 21. Finale (1:42) 22. End Credits (0:59) *arranged by Steve Bramson Texan 23. Bar Source (2:36) 24. Homage (4:47) 25. Drive (1:36) 26. Reveal and Finale (4:12) For sound clips and more information, please visit: https://www.caldera-records.com/small-vices

C6048 Caldera Records is proud to present “The Roy Budd Playathon”, a previously unpublished selection of a legendary jazz marathon featuring Roy Budd, drummer Chris Karan and bass player Pete Morgan. In 1989, the trio played a 24 hour Playathon in Knightsbridge, London. The tapes were recently recovered from Budd’s estate and showcase the composer and pianist at the height of his talent as a supremely gifted entertainer with an incomparable knack for breathing new life into standards that were especially close to his heart. In the late 80s, Budd decided to set up an Anti-Drug Abuse Foundation (ADA) after he had seen close friends of his get addicted to crack and other substances. In order to collect funds, he and his colleagues Pete Morgan and Chris Karan staged a 24 hour jazz marathon in London. While playing feverishly, they took calls from friends and supporters such as Henry Mancini, Dudley Moore, Jeremy Irons and George Fenton. Roy Budd was at the time in the throes of depression. On top of his psychological problems came physical ones: throughout the Playathon, Budd was under constant, strict observation of a French doctor who had to give him multiple back injections due to severe pain. Over the course of the 24 hours, Budd also complained of nose bleed several times. His pain is never evident in his music: the performance of his trio is one of unbridled joy. In close collaboration with Sylvia Budd, we decided to release a selection of the concert on disc. Choosing the numbers was challenging: Budd, Morgan and Karan had repeated only a few standards. Since they didn’t want to repeat themselves, it left us with roughly 280 untitled pieces that we could choose from. We decided to put a varied selection on this CD: film music (the Legrand suite), French chansons (“Sous le ciel de Paris”), Brazilian songs (“Aguas de marco” by Jobim of which Budd was a great admirer and personal friend), standards (“Tea for Two”), and two conversations between Budd and celebrities Henry Mancini and Jeremy Irons to fully capture the mood and diversity of the Playathon. The 48th CD-release of Caldera Records features a detailed booklet-text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Richard Moore and produced by Stephan Eicke and John Elborg. Music Performed by Roy Budd, Chris Karan and Pete Morgan Album Produced by Stephan Eicke Executive Producers for Caldera Records: John Elborg, Stephan Eicke The Roy Budd Playathon 1. Anoiteceu/Berimbau (10:44) 2. Michel Legrand Suite (18:45) I Will Wait For You/Watch What Happens/You Must Believe in Spring/Parapluies/Lola 3. Conversation with Henry Mancini (5:16) Moon River/The Pink Panther 4. Sous le ciel de Paris/Sous les ponts de Paris/I Love Paris (12:47) 5. Ja-da/Tea for Two (7:48) 6. Conversation with Jeremy Irons (3:18) 7. I’m Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover (5:13) 8. Upa Neguinho/Aguas de marco/Opao/Corcovado (13:54) For more information and sound clips, please visit: http://caldera-records.com/portfolio/the-roy-budd-playathon/

Hallo zusammen, ein Kollege von mir programmiert als Hobby ein kleines Point-and-Click-Adventure im Stil von Monkey Island oder Maniac Mansion. Geht um eine Katze, die sich als Detektiv verdingt und Mordfälle aufklärt. Ich soll dafür ein bisschen Musik beisteuern. Dachte mir, dass etwas leicht Jazziges gut zu dem Krimi-Genre passen würde (quasi "Crime Jazz"). Hab mich sehr schwer getan, die Soli und Fills möglichst natürlich und realistisch klingen zu lassen. So richtig zufrieden bin ich noch nicht. Vielleicht habt ihr da noch ein paar Tipps für mich, auch was den Mix angeht. Vermutlich hört man es eh, aber ich hab natürlich alles mit Software-Samples eingespielt, so richtig "echt" ist da leider nichts und mangels Gitarrenspielqualitäten auch nicht zu ändern Bin aber trotzdem mal gespannt, was ihr von den Stücken davon haltet. https://soundcloud.com/dustin-naegel/on-the-prowl https://soundcloud.com/dustin-naegel/main-menumap-screen https://soundcloud.com/dustin-naegel/downtown-chase https://soundcloud.com/dustin-naegel/feline-investigator-shuffle Viele Grüße Dustin

"Nice To Be Around" aus Cinderella Liberty (1973) habe ich schon einige Jahre im Repertoire. 2004 habe ich es in Begleitung eines Trios im Studio eingesungen. Nun habe ich es mit einem neuen, für die neunköpfige Besetzung erweitertem Arrangement zum zweiten mal aufgenommen. Über ein Feedback würde ich mich wie immer freuen. Vielen Dank!