Henry's jazz club in the movie: 'The Fabulous Baker Boys' | Scene 1 of 3

A scene in 'Henry's', a jazz club in the movie 'The Fabulous Baker Boys'.

Jack hasn't been in the club for over a year and while talking with the club owner Henry, he spots a young man riding the keys there, playing 'Lullaby of Birdland' (by George Shearing). The pianist in real life is Joel Scott, accompanied by Kenny Dennis and Louis Spears.

Movie plot: Two piano-playing brothers, one a cynic with serious artistic leanings, and the other a perpetually optimistic, but workmanlike player, audition a number of vocalists in order to spice up their stale lounge act. When they find a beautiful and talented young singer, their career starts to pick up again. But jealousies, both romantic and professional, begin to appear and threaten their newfound success. (Source: Rottentomatoes.com)

Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, Elie Raab;
Director: Steve Kloves;
Music: Dave Grusin
1989, 1.14 min, colour.

Curious about jazz and movies? See also: www.jazzonfilm.com.

Movie soundtrack available on Cd.

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[obwfofid]

I'm pretty sure the pianist is Joel Scott, not Louis Spears. This version unfortunately isn't the one on the soundtrack.

[Tovarski]

Hmm, I think you're absolutely right: thanks!

'Lullaby Of Birdland'

Performed by Louis Spears, Kenny Dennis & Joel Scott. Written by George Shearing

I will correct it.

[trendy188]

Watch the movie again last week,didn't realize Michelle Pfeiffer was such a talented singer.

[Jazman493]

Great scene but because of the recording, Lullaby is transposed up to C# minor. Maybe I'll try playing it in that key. Sounds hipper.

[universeiswise]

na no no no bad scene this is not the best scene in this movie when this chappy who is 'looking for trouble' in Phiffers panties - when he come back to the ole jaz joint and he is playing away on those black and white mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm smooth jazz

[beedoe51]

I'm lookin for trouble!! Great post!

[Magamiam]

Wow! Thanks for posting and specially your fine description! That's a movie I like a lot because of the great jazz within it, added of course to the splendid acting stuff by the Bridges bros. even Michell's singing is quite appealing! Thanks Tovarski!