ANNA LUCASTA

Label: Varese Sarabande VCL 0908 1083
Date: 1959
Tracks: 22
Time = 43:59

World premiere of Elmer Bernstein soundtrack for Arnold Laven filming of Philip Yordan play, starring Eartha Kitt, Sammy Davis, Jr. Elmer Bernstein scores with one foot in jazz roots, one foot in symphonic idiom. Plethora of sax solos, duets surround string melodies, other woodwind solos. "The Engagement" a perfect meld of two styles with fine work for both sax, flute plus full string compliment. Sultry themes stand out. Two dynamic big band pieces (Good Times, The Nightmares) additional highlights. CD also includes opening "That's Anna" performed by Sammy Davis, Jr. Elmer Bernstein conducts. Limited edition of 1500 copies.

1. That's Anna (Performed by Sammy Davis, Jr.) (2:01) 2. Lonely Anna (:39) 3. Eddie And Anna (2:00) 4. I'd Like To Be Found (1:11) 5. Getting Rudolph's Money (1:43) 6. Go Get Anna (3:28) 7. Untitled (1:09) 8. Please Come Home (3:55) 9. I Know Anna Is Good (1:00) 10. Let's Dance Pa (1:01) 11. Frank And Rudolph (3:33) 12. Watch Your Money (1:31) 13. Alcoholic Problem (1:22) 14. Anna And Rudolph (1:48) 15. In The Park (2:30) 16. The Engagement (4:31) 17. The Runaway (:17) 18. Good Times (1:09) 19. The Nightmares (1:04) 20. Reality (:49) 21. Let's Go Baby (4:20) 22. Resolution And End Cast (3:03)