WOW—A GIANT IN HIS FIELD!!!!!!
I bet $100 dollars you did not know that some of the 1970’s classic movies theme scores from internationally famous films was composed by an Argentinian. Three of his most widely known tunes are the classic 1970’s Jaws, James Bond and Mission Impossible theme songs. The name of this incredibly talented artist is Lalo Schifrin. He has composed over 100 movie scores during his lifetime in addition to several albums that reflect his eclectic interests in music and history. He is famous for being able to blend the sound of the big orchestra with that of improvisational jazz. Every song is carefully crafted to transport the listener through time and space. He can tell a story by solely using a melody. I had the privilege of seeing him live at the Blue Note in Manhattan in 2006. It was truly a remarkable experience. He was playing with a very small…
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