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.