Though best known for his gripping horror film scores,
Christopher Young proves his remarkable flair for jazz with his work on the 1998 poker-themed cult favorite Rounders. Employing virtuoso Hammond organist Mike Lang and a cadre of ace session musicians,
Young skillfully evokes the heyday of Blue Note Records with a lively, soulful set that's as funky as anything to come out of Hollywood since the demise of the blaxploitation era.
Young's deep-groove melodies consciously channel the spirit of vintage
Jimmy Smith and
Brother Jack McDuff LPs, capturing their late-night, nicotine-stained ambience in vivid detail. ~ Jason Ankeny