Jazz Articles about Randy Waldman

Randy Waldman: UnReel

by Jim Santella
October 1, 2001

Baby Boomers know these songs. We grew up with 'em. Randy Waldman has placed songs from television and motion pictures into jazz surroundings. It's been done before, and it's always a welcome scene. Waldman's piano leads most of the session, and his guests certainly know jazz. He plays both trumpet and piano on “Leave It To Beaver." Elsewhere, his all-star guests fill in the blanks with bone-chilling memories. Throughout, John Patitucci and Vinnie Colaiuta provide solid, straight-ahead thrills. “Schindler's List" ...