DATE=5/17/2002

TYPE=Music Programs Feature

NUMBER=7-400747

TITLE="Music For You"

BYLINE=Doug Levine

TELEPHONE=619-2799

DATELINE=Washington

EDITOR=ecGursky

CONTENT=

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INTRO: Do you need a break from all the worries of the world? Sony Music may have just what you need. VOA's Doug Levine tells us about the label's new "Music For You" series, guaranteed to soothe your tired soul.

TEXT: Relaxation has become big business in the United States. Sales of vacation homes are up. Day spas are catering to more people than ever. Hoping to tap into the ever-growing leisure-time market, Sony has released a series of landmark jazz and classical recordings accessible to audiences of all ages.

TAPE: Cut 1 Miles Davis, "Blue In Green" SNEAK TO :19; IN FULL TO :44 THEN FADE

TEXT: Trumpeter Miles Davis was one of the most most reflective players in jazz. He crafted such sultry ballads as "Blue In Green" from his 1959 album "Kind Of Blue," and later, "Circle" from "Miles Smiles."

TAPE: Cut 2 Miles Davis, "Circle" IN FULL TO :23 THEN FADE

TEXT: "Circle" and "Blue In Green" now appear on "Blue Miles," one of two jazz discs from the new 11-CD set, "Music For You."

The first nine classical releases draw from Sony's vast catalogue of world-class composers, including Brahms, Mozart [MOATZ-zart], Bach [BOCK] and Haydn [HIGH-dun].

TAPE: Cut 3 Emanuel Ax "Rondo Presto" IN FULL TO :22 THEN FADE

TEXT: Emanuel Ax, Director of the Franz Liszt [FRAAHNZ LIST] Chamber Orchestra and featured pianist on "Rondo Presto" from Joseph Haydn's "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G Major."

The new series "Music For You" offers a diverse selection of classical recordings from Dvorak's [Dih-VORE-zhaahk] "Cello Concerto" and Bach's "Sonatas" featuring award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, to Erik Satie's [Saah-TEEZ] "Trois Gymnopedies" [TWAH Zhim-no-PEE-deez] performed by Japanese classical pianist Riri Shimada [RER-ee She-MAAH-dah].

TAPE: Cut 4 Riri Shimada "Trois Gymnopedies" SNEAK TO :11; IN FULL TO

:25 THEN FADE

TEXT: Riri Shimada with Erik Satie's "Trois Gymnopedies," from Shimada's "Music For You" album "Pianoworks."

Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck is best-known for his 1959 million-selling hit "Take Five," a dance favorite at clubs and colleges across the country. But, Brubeck also has his moody and introspective side.

TAPE: Cut 5 Dave Brubeck "Lost Waltz" IN FULL TO :13 THEN FADE

TEXT: Dave Brubeck was 44 years-old when he recorded "Lost Waltz" in 1965. It was released a year later on his album "Time In." It's also on "Ballads," from Sony Music's new jazz and classical series "Music For You."

Upcoming releases in the series include albums by classical composers Philip Glass and John Williams. The series sampler, titled "What Does Your World Sound Like?," includes Dave Brubeck playing Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust." (SIGNED)

TAPE: Cut 6 Dave Brubeck "Stardust" IN FULL; TAGS AT 5:17