Quartet Records, in collaboration with GDM and EMI General Music Publishing, proudly presents the first complete, expanded, and remastered edition of Armando Trovajoli’s infectious score for Ettore Scola’s 1969 film noir Il Commissario Pepe, starring Ugo Tognazzi and Silvia Dionisio.
A highlight of the legendary partnership between Trovajoli and director Ettore Scola, this score captures the film’s bittersweet, urban atmosphere and moral ambiguity with a memorable blend of jazz, lounge, and pop. The soundtrack features the iconic song “We’ll Keep Trying,” performed by Lydia McDonald, and showcases the talents of collaborators like I Marc 4, Edda Dell’Orso, and Alessandro Alessandroni. For decades, only selections from the score were available: a 10-track LP by RCA at the film’s release, a CD compilation in the 1990s, and a limited expanded edition in Japan. This definitive release, produced by Claudio Fuiano and restored by Chris Malone, finally presents the complete score, including previously unreleased cues that further illuminate Trovajoli’s mastery. The accompanying booklet features an in-depth essay by Miguel Ángel Ordóñez, exploring the film’s context, the music’s role, and the creative synergy between Trovajoli and Scola.
Il Commissario Pepe is widely regarded as one of Trovajoli’s most celebrated works, praised for its vibrant themes, elegant arrangements, and its ability to both reflect and enhance Scola’s sharp social commentary. This expanded edition is an essential addition for collectors and fans of classic Italian cinema, offering a definitive listening experience that brings new life to a timeless soundtrack.
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Expanded, remastered, and complete score
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Includes “We’ll Keep Trying” by Lydia McDonald
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Features I Marc 4, Edda Dell’Orso, Alessandro Alessandroni
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Produced by Claudio Fuiano, mastered by Chris Malone
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Booklet with in-depth essay by Miguel Ángel Ordóñez
