In approximately 2001, Acura ran a TV commercial which showed blurred
scenery and had very high energy jazz music playing in the background.
 A caption stating "That was Aspen" appeared at the end of the
commercial.

I would like to know who performed that music and where a recording of
it may be purchased/obtained.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 06 Aug 2003 16:09 PDT

Hello Derek700,

Do you happen to know what model of Acura was shown in that
commercial? Can you tell me in what State you saw the commercial and
approximate date?

Thanks
--Bobbie7

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Clarification of Question by derek700-ga on 06 Aug 2003 17:05 PDT

Bobbie7:

I believe the model was the 3.2CL, but I'm not 100% sure.  I saw the
commercial in Colorado.  Although I saw it many times during the span
of weeks or months, I cannot provide a narrower time window than that
stated in the original question.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 07 Aug 2003 15:16 PDT

Hello Derek700,

Could you please tell me if this is the music from the Acura
commerical that you're seeking.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/clipserve/B00005K9GY001002/0/103-3079234-6460621

Thanks again,

--Bobbie7

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Clarification of Question by derek700-ga on 07 Aug 2003 21:47 PDT

Bobbie7:

Thanks for the info, but that CD at Amazon (at least the samples) is
not it.  The style is not a match.  After listening to the samples, I
think I should clarify the style of jazz that was in the "That was
Aspen" commercial.

The music sounded completely "natural" in that there were no
"artificial" (synthesized) instruments.  As best as I can remember, it
was a fully acoustic quartet.  There was a piano, a trumpet, a bass,
and drums.  There were no vocals, voices, or other non-instrumental
sounds.

I also recall seeing a chat thread a few years ago that said Nicola
Conte was NOT the performer.  I concur after hearing the samples.

Hello again Derek 700,

I was only able to locate the following information about the music in
the Acura Commercials:


Commercial: 2001 3.2CL Type S, Palm Springs
Music Title: Bossa Per Due
Performing Artist: Nicola Conte
Available On: '99 release, Eighteenth Street Lounge Soundtrack Vol. 2
(compilation w/ other artists)

Commercial: 2001 3.2CL, Florida Keys
Music Title: Key Largo
Composed By: Vinnie Carter
Performing Artist: Sara Vaughn
Available On: '98 release Jazz Profile

Commercial: 2000 TL, New Orleans
Music Title: Voulez-Vous
Performing Artist: Arling & Camerom
Available On: '99 release All In

Commercial: 2000 Integra, Las Vegas
Music Title: Viva Las Vegas
Composed By: Pomus & Schuman
Performing Artist:  Elias Music
Comments:  Originally recorded by Elvis Presley

Commercial: 2001 MDX - Taos, New Mexico
Music Title: House on Fire
Composed By: Arkana
Performing Artist: Propellerheads
Comments: House on Fire was written by Arkana and remixed by the
Propellerheads

Commercial: 2001 MDX - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Music Title: Apache
Composed By: The Ventures
Performing Artist:  Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band
Comments: Apache was written by The Ventures and made famous by The
Shadows in 1960.

Commercial: 2000 TL - Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Song Title: Shenandoah Valley
Artist: Written and produced by Bill Bodine Music as an original piece
forAcura

Commercial: 2000 TL - Sedona Cultural Park, Arizona
Song Title:  Sedona Jazz Festival
Artist: Written and produced by Bill Bodine Music as an original piece
forAcura
http://groups.google.com/groups?q=Nicola+Conte++ACURA+COMMERCIAL&hl=es&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=2Or66.871%24To3.106850%40nnrp3.sbc.net&rnum=1

I sent out an email to Acura inquiring for the music on the Aspen
Commercial. When I receive a reply I will let you know.

Thanks,
Bobbie7