Manhattan Swing - Music From The Movies Of Woody Allen

Manhattan Swing - Music From The Movies Of Woody Allen is a 16-track vinyl collection featuring iconic jazz recordings used across some of Woody Allen’s most celebrated films. Pressed on 180g red coloured vinyl, this limited edition release highlights the director’s long-standing relationship with jazz as both a narrative and emotional storytelling tool.

Across his decades-long filmmaking career, Woody Allen has consistently used jazz to define mood, period, and atmosphere in films that range from romantic comedy to psychological drama. This compilation brings together original recordings from legendary jazz artists that have appeared in his soundtracks, celebrating the deep influence of early and mid-20th century jazz on his cinematic world.

The selection reflects Allen’s admiration for classic jazz figures such as Billie Holiday, Coleman Hawkins, and Benny Goodman, whose music shaped his creative identity from childhood. As Allen himself has noted, the jazz he grew up listening to had a lasting emotional impact and continues to inform the tone and rhythm of his films.

This 16-track collection serves as both a tribute to jazz history and a reflection of its continued presence in modern cinema. From smoky club recordings to swinging big band arrangements and expressive vocal performances, the album captures the timeless quality of jazz as used in Allen’s most iconic works.

Presented on heavyweight red vinyl, this limited edition release is an essential addition for jazz collectors, film music enthusiasts, and fans of Woody Allen’s cinematic universe.