TV/film/books Jazzbo in the Jungle short film - work in progress update for 2026

[Pete Thomas]

I'm posting this here because I'm thinking of this one as more of a short film than my typical promo or instruction videos. There may be a lot more to do but here's a sneak preview of work so far.

It is in glorious 4k digital splendidness so please watch full screen with 4k setting on Youtube if you can.

EDIT: newer version further down...

 

[Vlad]

That's absolutely brilliant mate !

 

[cappers]

I love that raunchy, sleazy, luscious big band sound

 

[Jimmymack]

Brilliant.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I think I may have the leadsheet and (big band) parts which I’ll make available in the Supporters section

 

[Jules]

May I suggest, due to the vintage vibe of the music, you produce the video in slightlyy scratchy black and white to get a 1940s feel to it

 

[Targa]

Fantastic
Kermit reboots Walk on the Wild Side

 

[Pete Thomas]

May I suggest, due to the vintage vibe of the music, you produce the video in slightly scratchy black and white to get a 1940s feel to it

Good idea, I’ll try that:

 

[Pete Thomas]

New version

EDIT: newer version further down...

 

[jonf]

The last version is just brilliant. The combination of the B & W opening and the luscious colours later is spot on.

 

[Pete Thomas]

The last version is just brilliant. The combination of the B & W opening and the luscious colours later is spot on.

Thanks, I liked the idea of old movie, but at the same time missed the vibrancy of the colors and quality of the footage, so I tried this aiming to be the best of both worlds. As opposed to a compromise hopefully.

 

[Taragot]

Brilliant, funny, great!
Did you mix live played instruments (flute?) with samples or how did you get this track sound so awesome?

 

[Jeanette]

Loved it ❤️

 

[Pete Thomas]

Newest version after a bit more polishing.

Tip: set to 4k and watch fullscteen

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijbl4n4UEaA