Artist:
Akira Tana
Album:
Secret Agent Man
Released: 2002
Quality: mp3
CBR 320
Size: 148
MB
”Akira
Tana and his musicians were definitely out to have some fun making this
release, which draws heavily from works written for spy-themed movies and
television series. "Secret Agent Man" is given a funky treatment with
a slight Latin tinge, showcasing guitarist Rodney Jones, organist Dr. Lonnie
Smith, and tenor saxophonist Bob Kenmotsu. The rendition of the "Alfred
Hitchcock Theme (March of the Marionettes)" at first seems like it will be
low-key, but the brisk arrangement quickly discards Kenmotsu's flute for his
blistering tenor in a smoking performance. They even have a bit of fun with the
unlikely inclusion of a Sting composition (the normally monotonous "It's
Probably Me"), but this version has more spirit and eliminates the mundane
lyrics. The band relaxes a bit with a loungy but effective take of "From
Russia with Love." The CD concludes with five songs written by the band's
members to make up a fictitious soundtrack for a film. A nice added touch is
the campy cover photo, with each of the players photographed in standard spy
gear (hat, trench coat, and sunglasses), though Smith's huge Afro covered by a
turban would likely make it hard for him to tail a subject!”
~ Ken Dryden, allmusic.com
Tracklist:
1. Secret Agent Man 4:07
2. Mission Impossible Schifrin 4:32
3. The Guardman Yamauchi 3:37
4. In the Heat of the Night Bergman, Bergman, Jones 4:54
5. It's Probably Me Clapton, Kamen, Sting 5:52
6. Alfred Hitchcock Theme Murray 3:49
7. Charade Mancini, Mercer 4:26
8. From Russia With Love Bart 4:38
9. When We Are Alone Kenmotsu 6:21
10. Struttin' About Reid 5:52
11. Song for a Rainbow Jones 6:20
12. Navarac Tana 3:13
13. Chase Game Smith 6:10
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