ARTIST: VA TITLE: Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life LABEL: Blue Note GENRE: Soundtrack BITRATE: 167 kbps avg PLAYTIME: 1h 04min total RELEASE DATE: 2007-01-23 RIP DATE: 2007-01-12 Track List ---------- 01. Bill Charlap - Fantastic 2:35 Rhythm 02. Joe Lovano, Hank Jones, Heorge 4:33 Mraz & Paul Motian - Rain Check 03. Dianne Reeves & Russell Malone 4:49 - Lush Life 04. Hank Jones - Satin Doll 2:44 05. Dianne Reeves, Peter Martin, 4:46 Reuben Rogers & Greg Hutchinson - Something To Live For 06. Joe Lovano, Hank Jones, George 5:41 Mraz & Paul Motian - Johnny Come Lately 07. Dianne Reeves, Rodney Jones, 3:21 Reuben Rogers & Greg Hutchinson - Day Dream 08. Bill Charlap & Hank Jones - 2:48 Tonk 09. Joe Lovano, Hank Jones, George 6:48 Mraz & Paul Motian - Chelsea Bridge 10. Dianne Reeves, Peter Martin, 3:44 Reuben Rogers & Greg Hutchinson - My Little Brown Book 11. Bill Charlap - Valse 2:35 12. Elvis Costello, Joe Lovano & 4:45 Bill Charlap - My Flame Burns Blue (Blood Count) 13. Dianne Reeves, Peter Martin, 2:52 Reuben Rogers & Greg Hutchinson - The Flowers Die Of Love 14. Joe Lovano, Hank Jones, George 6:19 Mraz & Paul Motian - Lotus Blossom 15. Dianne Reeves, Peter Martin, 5:52 Reuben Rogers & Greg Hutchinson - So This Is Love Release Notes: On January 23, 2007, Blue Note Records will release the companion soundtrack to Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, a 90-minute documentary film about the pioneering African-American composer, arranger and pianist. The film will present Strayhorn's fascinating life as it has never been told before, showcasing his talent and passions, as well as taking a hard look at his complex relationship with Duke Ellington and illuminating the issues that prevented Strayhorn from receiving the full recognition he deserved. It will debut nationally as part of PBS's Independent Lens series, on February 6, 2007. Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, the soundtrack, will feature 15 Strayhorn compositions performed by several of today's jazz stars including Blue Note artists Bill Charlap, Joe Lovano, and Dianne Reeves, as well as piano legend Hank Jones and special guest Elvis Costello. These vibrant new performances are also captured visually and featured throughout the film. Strayhorn's 29-year collaboration with Ellington produced a body of work that has no rival in originality and range -- from unforgettable popular songs and jazz compositions to orchestral suites and theatrical scores.