David Sanborn, the six time Grammy winner, smooth jazz saxophonist, is releasing his 23rd solo album - Here and Gone on August 12th!

(New York, NY) -- HERE AND GONE - the new record from the legendary David Sanborn - is set for release on Decca Records in the US, Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

HERE AND GONE is a tribute to the sound of Hank Crawford, David "Fathead" Newman, Ray Charles, etc. Backing Sanborn are Steve Gadd (drums) and Christian McBride (bass). Guests include Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Sam Moore, Derek Trucks and Anthony Wilson. HERE AND GONE was produced by yet another legend and longtime friend: Phil Ramone.

"Joss is a real phenomenon," Sanborn says. "It takes a forceful talent to take a song ["I Believe It to My Soul"] that Ray Charles not only wrote but really defined and put your own identity on it."

Sanborn, who has been friends with Eric Clapton for many years and a collaborator with him on several previous projects, asked Eric to play on Percy Mayfield's "I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town."

"Fortunately he agreed not only to sing on it but play on it! But he's got such a great understanding of what the music is about and the way it should be presented."

Sanborn's song selection - like "I've Got News For You" which features Sam Moore of Sam & Dave fame - gives the listener a glimpse to his sense of humor.

Sanborn, an unrivaled player who straddles the pop and jazz worlds while commanding respect in both, has worked with Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder and The Rolling Stones to name just a few. Remember David Bowie's "Young Americans" or the Saturday Night Live theme - that's Sanborn.

Night Music - his groundbreaking music television show on NBC - was produced by SNL's creator Lorne Michaels and featured a remarkably diverse guest artist list including Lou Reed, Sonic Youth, Sonny Rollins, the Pixies, Leonard Cohen and Al Green. Many of these episodes are on YouTube.

As a child, David had polio. His doctor suggested he play a wind instrument to improve his lung strength. His father took him to a basketball game in his hometown of St. Louis. Hank Crawford performed during halftime, Sanborn was inspired and immediately took up the sax - the rest is history.

Sanborn will tour later this summer in support of HERE AND GONE. Bio and photos are at bighassle.com. Set this date to your diary, August 12, 2008. Be the first one to have his 23rd album from the legendary David Sanborn!

Quincy Jones: 50 Years in Music - Live at Montreux 1996 (2008)

Quincy Jones is an American music legend and one of the most successful black American artists of all time. He has excelled as a performer, arranger, composer and producer (he produced Michael Jackson's "Thriller", the best selling album of all time worldwide). Having previously received an astonishing 27 Grammy Awards, Quincy Jones will be specially honored at the 2008 Awards in February just prior to his 75th birthday in March. This Montreux concert from 1996 was put together by Quincy to celebrate 50 years of making music and features guest appearances by many of the artists that he has worked with over the years.

TRACK LISTING:

1) Kingfish 2) Stockholm Sweetnin' (with David Sanborn) 3) Perdido (with Patti Austin) 4) The Midnight Sun Will Never Set (with David Sanborn) 5) Tickle Toe (with James Morrison) 6) Moanin' (with James Morrison) 7) Shiny Stockings (with Patti Austin) 8) Airmail Special (with Gerald Albright, James Morrison & David Sanborn) 9) In The Heat Of The Night (with Mick Hucknall) 10) Everything Must Change (with Mick Hucknall & Chaka Khan) 11) Grace Notes (with Toots Thielemans) 12) Walking In Space (with Patti Austin, Gerald Albright, James Morrison & David Sanborn) 13) After You've Gone (with Phil Collins) 14) Miss Celie's Blues (with Brody Buster & Chaka Khan) 15) Dirty Dozens (with Patti Austin & Chaka Khan) 16) Setembro (Brazilian Wedding Song) (with Patti Austin & Toots Thielemans) 17) Angel (with Mick Hucknall) 18) Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me (with Gerald Albright & Phil Collins) 19) Brown Ballad (with Toots Thielemans) 20) Let The Good Times Roll (with Gerald Albright, Brody Buster, Phil Collins, Mick Hucknall, Chaka Khan & Claude Nobs) BONUS FEATURES Quincy Jones in Conversation at Montreux in 2007.

Dave Koz - At the Movies - 2008

Lush, heartfelt, and elegant, At the Movies finds smooth jazz saxophonist Dave Koz celebrating his favorite movie themes. Featured here are such classic movie melodies as "Over the Rainbow," "The Shadow of Your Smile," and "The Pink Panther," as well as more contemporary songs like "A Whole New World" and the main theme from "Schindler's List." Showcased beautifully throughout At the Movies is Koz's deftly melodic and supple saxophone sound, which truly evinces his obvious love of film and film music. It also doesn't hurt that he's often backed by a full orchestra and a big band here: they add to the widescreen, cinematic sound he's going for. Also engaging are Koz's guest artist choices, including trumpeter Chris Botti, vocalists Johnny Mathis, Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, Vanessa Williams, and others. A year after the original album produced by Phil Ramone appeared, and then appended and re-released with a coupe of bonus cuts (including "Alfie," and "Love Theme from the Godfather") This DVD contains ten of the performances with singers Vanessa Williams, Johnny Mathis, Peter White, and Barry Manilow reprising their performances in front of the camera.