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Kerry and Errol:
Yes, the trial and subsequent execution of Barbara Graham did take place between 1953 and 1955, so I do think the jazz played in the movie was appropriate for that period.
As to the bongo drums, Kerry, I think they became popular back in the forties due to the influence of Hispanic musicians, such as Desi Arnaz and other band leaders. Most likely, that was the decade when Barbara Graham was doing her partying, and so I do think the bongo drums were also appropriate when Susan did that solo dance to them.
Re: MORE....THINGS WE MAY HAVE NOT KNOWN..ON SUSAN'S FILMS..>>
Kerry and Errol:
Yes, the trial and subsequent execution of Barbara Graham did take place between 1953 and 1955, so I do think the jazz played in the movie was appropriate for that period.
As to the bongo drums, Kerry, I think they became popular back in the forties due to the influence of Hispanic musicians, such as Desi Arnaz and other band leaders. Most likely, that was the decade when Barbara Graham was doing her partying, and so I do think the bongo drums were also appropriate when Susan did that solo dance to them.
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Thanks Gloria - it looks as though in the case of IWTL, they got the appropriateness of the soundtrack, spot on.
I had completely forgotten the influx of those Cuban / Salsa Latin influences on American music in the 40's. Yes quite strong. Desi Arnez as you say, and I guess Xavier Cugat and Dizzy Gillespie (as a home grown player) was basically the mover of what became known as Afro / Cuban Jazz back then.
