Cinemagic (Dave Grusin album)
Cinemagic is a 1987 album by American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger Dave Grusin. The album is a collection of instrumental interpretations of well-known themes from films and television. It was released by GRP Records.
The tracklist features recognizable melodies from movies such as The Goonies, On Golden Pond, Moonstruck, Tootsie, and Three Days of the Condor, as well as themes from television shows like Miami Vice and St. Elsewhere. Grusin's arrangements typically blend jazz, pop, and orchestral elements.
Cinemagic showcases Grusin's skill in crafting accessible and engaging instrumental pieces while retaining the emotional core of the original scores. The album was commercially successful and is considered a significant work in Grusin's discography.