Movies - Michael Mantler - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Michael Mantler’s ‘Movies’ stands as a testament to the fertile creativity at the crossroads of jazz and cinema. Released in 1978, this album finds Mantler—an Austrian composer and trumpeter—enlisting an extraordinary ensemble, including the ethereal Carla Bley on piano, Steve Swallow on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. What sets ‘Movies’ apart is its ability to evoke the atmosphere of unmade films, conjuring vivid imagery through sparse, carefully sculpted arrangements. Mantler’s compositions are both minimalist and emotionally charged, never resorting to jazz pyrotechnics but instead crafting tension and narrative with every note. The record’s use of space and silence is masterful, inviting listeners to imagine their own stories unfolding within each track. If you’re drawn to music that rewards close listening and blurs the boundaries between genres, ‘Movies’ offers a rare glimpse into a world where jazz becomes cinematic storytelling. For vinyl collectors and adventurous ears, this album is a quietly influential gem—one that shaped the contours of European jazz and continues to inspire with its daring restraint and imaginative scope. Track List: A1 - Movie One - 3:36 A2 - Movie Two - 5:25 A3 - Movie Three - 3:45 A4 - Movie Four - 5:55 B1 - Movie Five - 3:16 B2 - Movie Six - 3:40 B3 - Movie Seven - 5:52 B4 - Movie Eight - 5:52