Lush Life (TV 1993)

Superb drama about two best friends who play jazz in night clubs.

Director:

Michael Elias

Writer:

Michael Elias

Stars:

Ernie Andrews, Jeff Goldblum, Buddy Arnold

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ernie Andrews	...	Himself
Jeff Goldblum	...	Al Gorky
Buddy Arnold	...	Benny
Forest Whitaker	...	Buddy Chester
Kathy Baker	...	Janice Oliver
Valerie Bickford	...	Singer
Frank Cavestani	...	Trombone #1
Don Cheadle	...	Jack
Lois Chiles	...	Lucy
Alex Désert	...	Lester (as Alex Desert)
Pat Distefano	...	Waiter
Everette Harp	...	Session Leader
Charlie Heath	...	Young Man
Tom La Grua	...	Howard (as Tom LaGrua)
Laraine Mestman	...	Party Guest #1

Storyline

Superb drama about two best friends who play jazz in night clubs.

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Plot Keywords:

jazz | bebop

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jazz dans la nuit

Filming Locations:

Birdland Jazz Club, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Chanticleer Films, Showtime Pictures Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kathy Baker's singing in the film was dubbed by Sue Raney.

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Connections

References Twilight Zone (1959)

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Soundtracks

"Walkin"
by Richard Carpenter

User Reviews

Outstanding Music

I remember seeing this years ago and besides Forest Whitaker and Jeff Goldblum having the major roles in this movie the thing I was impressed with was the music. So much so that I wondered all this time if there is a soundtrack available. This is the second time in several years that I've searched for this movie for the same reason, only I forgot the name of it but always recall the two major actors so I knew I could find it again. I didn't realize that this was a made for TV movie, I don't recall what the plot was but I do recall FW and JG and foremost was the Big Band sound that blew my mind. I gave it an eight mainly because I don't really remember it but that it was a mishmash of what I can recall of it and that I would very much like to get the music. I'm a Blues and Rock and Roll lover and the only place I've seen Big Band stuff is on TV and the only mike was just for the singer. I imagine the whole venue grooving to it's natural vibe.