Four Dead Batteries, a romantic comedy from the male perspective, is a spectacular first-effort indie film from writer/director Hiram Martinez. It is the tale of four members of a New York improv comedy troupe and the trials and tribulations of their relationships with women in their lives. Four Dead Batteries features music exclusively by jazz and western swing virtuosos the Hot Club of Cowtown. The soundtrack CD features five additional, newly recorded tracks by Hot Club guitarist Whit Smith and his new group the Hot Jazz Caravan. Rhino. 2005.
