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- While his early years were primarily spent studying classical music — he had an appreciation for John Williams’ scores — when he was a teenager, his Uncle Ron introduced him to jazz by giving him an Oscar Peterson record.
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Feb 28, 2023 · Hurwitz is often associated with jazz, which is ironic since that is not his background. Blame Chazelle — Hurwitz had to learn the grammar of jazz, beginning with their 2009 short film Guy And...
Dec 9, 2022 · His 12-piece jazz band featured soloists from across the U.S. and Europe to give “Babylon” a unique sound, from squealing, squawking baritone saxes to emotional trumpet solos.
The first was Chazelle’s debut feature, the jazz musical Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, which Hurwitz composed the music for. Alongside his burgeoning career as a composer, he was also creating a sideline in writing for shows like The Simpsons and The League.
Dec 13, 2022 · Composer Justin Hurwitz on Creating a Unique Jazz Sound for His Reunion With Damien Chazelle. Writer-director Damien Chazelle has been working on Babylon for more than a decade — that’s how long the movie has been living in his head. Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz hasn’t lived with the project for quite as long, but he worked on ...
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In fact, for those party sequences, which features on-screen jazz-band performances, Hurwitz found inspiration in some unlikely genres: EDM, modern house, and rock and roll. "I was imagining rock and roll riffs played by a horn section.
Dec 12, 2022 · Composer Justin Hurwitz on combining 1920s jazz with contemporary rock and dance music to create the score for "Babylon."
Dec 25, 2022 · Babylon composer Justin Hurwitz on La La Land comparisons and why he steered clear of 1920s jazz. Oscar winner Hurwitz reveals the surprising influences behind his frenetic score.
