Jazz in the Movies episode 78: episode 18 with music by the American composer Henry Mancici (1924-1994).
1. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961).
After the novel of the same name by Truman Capote.
Performed by: Toots Thielemans, harmonica; Pete Candoli, trumpet; Ted Nash, reeds; Laurido Almeida, guitar; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums & singing by Audrey Hepburn. Studio-orchestra conducted by Henry Mancini.
Never before aired fragments from the recently released, complete soundtrack.
2. Theme from ‘Moon River’ from Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Original words by Johnny Mercer.
In different interpretations I, perpormend in 1961 by:
a. Danny Williams & Orchestra.
b. Eddie Harris Quintet.
c. Jerry Butler & Orchestra.
d. Grant Green Quartet.
