On tracks 1-16: jazz orchestra ; Johnny Mandel, conductor. On tracks 17-22: Gerry Mulligan, baritone saxophone ; Shelly Manne, drums ; Art Farmer, trumpet ; Bud Shank, alto saxophone/flute ; Red Mitchell, bass ; Frank Rosolino, trombone ; Pete Jolly, piano. Tracks 17-22 recorded May 1958; not part of original soundtrack. Tracks 1-16 originally released (in 1958?) as long-play record: United Artists UAL 4005 and UAS 4005; tracks 17-22 originally released in 1959 as long-play record: United Artists UAL 4006. Enhanced CD feature: theatrical trailer (b&w in color frame), playable on CD-ROM drive in full-motion video; in QuickTime and MPEG1 formats. Detailed instructions in Readme file on disc. Accompanying program notes by Patrick McGilligan (1 folded sheet : ill., ports.).
Contents:
Johnny Mandel's great jazz score. Main title ; Poker game ; San Diego party ; Henry leaves ; Stakeout ; Barbara surrenders ; Trio convicted ; Trip to Corona ; Peg's visit ; Gas chamber unveiling ; Nightmare sequence ; Preparations for execution ; Letter writing sequence ; The last mile ; Death scene ; End title -- The jazz combo from I want to live! Black nightgown ; Theme from I want to live! ; Night watch ; Frisco club ; Barbara's theme ; Life's a funny thing.
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