Gary Smulyan - High Noon: The Jazz Soul Of Frankie Laine (CD)

A jazz tribute to vocalist Frankie Laine who sang the TV series theme song "Rawhide" and Mel Brook's "Blazing Saddles", was also a composer with over 80 songs to his credit. Baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan covers 9 songs written by Frankie, plus one of his biggest hits, "High Noon". Gary is backed on this CD by trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, trombonist John Fedchock, tenor saxophonist Scott Robinson, alto saxophonist Dick Oatts, French hornist John Clark, pianist Pete Malinverni, bassist Andy McKee and drummer Steve Johns. Tracks include: Baby, Baby All the Time, I'd Give My Life, Put Yourself in My Place, Baby and We'll Be Together Again.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. I'd Give My Life - Gary Smulyan, Fischer
2. High Noon - Gary Smulyan, Tiomkin
3. Torchin' - Gary Smulyan, Lerner
4. It Only Happens Once - Gary Smulyan, Laine, Frankie
5. Baby, Baby All the Time - Gary Smulyan, Troup
6. When You're in Love - Gary Smulyan, Fischer
7. Put Yourself in My Place, Baby - Gary Smulyan, Carmichael
8. A Man Ain't Suppose to Cry - Gary Smulyan, Gimbel
9. That Lucky Old Sun - Gary Smulyan, Gillespie, Haven
10. We'll Be Together Again - Gary Smulyan, Fischer