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).