Monday, November 6, 2006

Dave Koz Pays Homage to Classic Film Music With New CD, 'At The Movies'; Collection Features Guests India.Arie, Anita Baker, Donna Summer ...

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- For his upcoming album, world-renownedsaxophonist Dave Koz turned to one of his favorite pastimes for inspiration."At The Movies" is a lush, inspired collection of twelve timeless moviethemes, underscoring the crucial role music plays in film, making it amust-have album for music and film lovers everywhere.

As a musician, Koz is especially cognizant of the importance music plays in making a film memorable. "These are songs that are so much a part of people's lives that I felt it was important to respect the original while nonetheless putting my own unique spin on them," he says.

Guest artists include India.Arie ("It Might Be You" Tootsie), Anita Baker ("Somewhere" West Side Story), Barry Manilow ("Moon River" Breakfast at Tiffany's), Johnny Mathis and Chris Botti ("Shadow Of Your Smile" Love Theme From The Sandpiper), Donna Summer ("A Whole New World" Aladdin) and Vanessa Williams ("The Way We Were" from the film of the same name).

Monday, August 7, 2006

Sony BMG's Burgundy Records Signs Legendary Singer Songwriter Donna Summer; New Album to be Released Spring 2007


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NEW YORK, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- BURGUNDY RECORDS, SONY BMG's new recordlabel, announced today the signing of legendary singer songwriter DONNASUMMER.

"Donna Summer is a perfect fit for Burgundy and we couldn't be happier to be working with her. She is an absolute legend -- a classic and timeless vocalist who still has a great deal of demand and viability within the marketplace," says Joe DiMuro, EVP/General Manager of Burgundy Records.

"I'm excited and very eager to get started. Let the games begin. It's great to have Burgundy Records as my new musical family, "says Donna Summer.

Donna is scheduled to go into the studio this Fall to record her new album, which is currently in its initial planning stages.