Press Release from La-La Land:La-La Land Records and Universal Studios proudly present the twelfth title within the acclaimed Universal Pictures Film Music Classics Collection – BANNING: LIMITED EDITION, music by the legendary Quincy Jones (IN COLD BLOOD, THE COLOR PURPLE). This limited edition CD release of Quincy Jones’ original motion picture score to 1967’s big-screen golf drama BANNING, starring Robert Wagner, Jill St. John and James Farentino and directed by Ron Winston, marks the official world-premiere release of BANNING’s original film music!
Composer Jones’ tuneful and jazzy score, performed by a 55 piece orchestra, showcases the maestro at his best, highlighting his arranging and compositional skills while expertly providing the musical foundation for the film’s drama and reality. The film’s striking main theme and song “The Eyes of Love,” was Academy-Award nominated and the version heard in the film, sung by Gil Bernal, makes its debut on this CD release. Produced, mixed, edited and mastered by Mike Matessino, this limited release of 3000 units features exclusive, in-depth liner notes by writer Jon Burlingame and art direction by Mark Banning.
