Well, Christmas is almost upon us, and the onslaught of new releases has turned into a trickle as we head right into last-minute shopping territory! Still, selections are choice! Enjoy, and remember – you’ll see our next Release Round-Up in the New Year!
John Williams, Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Walt Disney Records) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon Canada)
Today is all about Star Wars…and we’re just as thrilled as could be about a brand-new score by the legendary John Williams!
Maynard Ferguson, Storm / Live from San Francisco (Omnivore)
Storm: Amazon U.S. / Amazon Canada
Live from San Francisco: Amazon U.S. / Amazon Canada
Omnivore celebrates the late, great trumpeter Maynard Ferguson with a pair of new releases. Storm was Ferguson’s 1983 return to classic jazz following successful years of pop and fusion, and featured his takes on “As Time Goes By,” “Take the A Train” and even the theme to Sesame Street! The companion reissue of Live from San Francisco captures Ferguson in fine fettle on May 27, 1983 with a wide-ranging set showcasing his stylistic variety.
Electric Light Orchestra, Eldorado / A New World Record / Out of the Blue (Epic/Legacy)
Eldorado: Amazon U.S. / Amazon Canada
A New World Record: Amazon U.S. / Amazon Canada
Out of the Blue: Amazon U.S. / Amazon Canada
A trio of classic ELO albums return to vinyl in deluxe, clear vinyl editions!
Original Television Soundtrack Recording, The Wiz Live (Masterworks/Broadway Records) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon Canada)
The soundtrack to NBC’s hit television event is here, featuring the classic songs from Charlie Smalls’ Broadway score and more! We know that you loved Diana Ross Sings Songs from The Wiz as much as we did…well, here’s a perfect companion to keep the party going! Note that Amazon is currently selling MOD CD-Rs of this title (a pressed CD was originally announced).
Pantera, The Complete Studio Albums 1990-2000 (Rhino) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon Canada)
Pantera’s quintet of Cowboys From Hell (1990), Vulgar Display Of Power (1992), Far Beyond Driven(1994), The Great Southern Trendkill (1996), and Reinventing The Steel (2000) are packaged by Rhino in one box set, available on vinyl or CD.
The Force Is Still With Us: #TSDTweet Returns At a New Time With Original ‘Star Wars’ Soundtrack
Soundtrack Watch: Williams Releases, ‘Star Wars’ Spin-Off and Some ‘Mystery Men’
What a Buzz! La-La Land Premieres Goldsmith’s ‘The Swarm,’ Expands Williams’ ‘Far and Away’
Release Round-Up: Weeks of December 20 and 27, and January 3
Saw the Wiz Live CD in stores