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Artist:	PARKS, VAN DYKE
Title:	Arrangements Volume 1
Label:	BANANASTAN
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	BSR 1000CD

"This new compilation is presented by Van Dyke Park's Bananastan label. All of the tracks on this album, by a diverse range of artists, have one thing in common: they were arranged by Van Dyke Parks. This compilation covers Parks' first solo recordings through the classic creative period of Warner Brothers, where his arrangements and production can be found throughout the roster. Including both rare sides and hit records, Van Dyke's touch can be heard throughout these fine tracks. From the mid sixties through the early seventies, this new compilation contains fifteen classics appearing together on one album for the first time. From the earliest work of Ry Cooder to classic Little Feat; Bonnie Raitt's calypso to Arlo Guthrie's gospel; The Mojo Men's psychedelic sounds to six rare or unreleased Van Dyke Parks solo recordings; from Dino Martin Jr.'s hot reggae to Beau Brummels' Sal Valentino's and Little Feat's Lowell George's solo sides; these fifteen songs all have the arranging imprint of the great Van Dyke Parks."

Artist:	PARKS, VAN DYKE
Title:	Wall Street/Money Is King
Label:	BANANASTAN
Format:	7"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	BSR 4500EP

"Legendary artist, composer and producer Van Dyke Parks has announced the launch of a unique series of 7" vinyl singles, the first new studio music in over 15 years since he released his acclaimed album Orange Crate Art. Each vinyl single (on his own label Bananastan) will be illustrated by some of the most important and remarkable modern artists of our time. The iconic musician, who has been at the heart of some of the great albums of the last 50 years including Brian Wilson's 'lost' masterpiece Smile, Randy Newman and Ry Cooder's first recordings and Joanna Newsom's critically acclaimed 2006 album YS, intends to release six new singles over the course of 2011. Parks has commissioned some of the top contemporary artists in America to illustrate each single with what he describes as 'a work of art that relates to the music within.' The first single to be released is the Art Spiegelman-illustrated Wall Street/ Money Is King."

Artist:	MIGHTY SPARROW, THE
Title:	Hot + Sweet
Label:	BANANASTAN
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	BSR 101CD

"The legendary 1972 Warner Brothers album, produced by Van Dyke Parks & Andrew Wickham, Hot + Sweet features the finest Calypso vocal recordings ever produced by the man known as 'The Calypso King of the World.' The Mighty Sparrow's career spans over 40 years and 70 albums. He continues to redefine the true meaning of Calypso Power through his amazing ability -- not only to put into words and tempo the exploits of SOCiety, but to crown it all with showmanship and appeal. The Mighty Sparrow is Slinger Francisco, Chief of The Yorubas, who has brought honor, glory, and dignity to an indigenous art form that was once scorned by the elite of Caribbean society. He utilizes his medium not just to entertain, but also to edify, enlighten, and educate." "Recorded during a hurricane in Miami, the power of the wind and rain whipping the studio were matched only by the power and beauty of these compositions, chosen by Andrew and myself as the greatest in Sparrow's prodigious catalogue." - Van Dyke Parks

Artist:	ESSO TRINIDAD STEEL BAND
Title:	Van Dyke Parks Presents The Esso Trinidad Steel Band
Label:	BANANASTAN
Format:	CD/DVD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	BSR 102CD

"The legendary 1972 Warner Brothers album, produced by Van Dyke Parks, now with the original art! This package includes vintage promotional newsletters and photos, plus the classic Calypso recording of the Jackson 5 tune 'I Want You Back.' Bonus DVD features the 30-minute 1971 self-titled documentary, a film by Van Dyke Parks and Bud Smith. The film follows the Grammy Award-winning Esso Trinidad Steel Drum Band from Carnival Trinidad through their historic 1971 tour of America. Featuring live performances, interviews, and a travelogue from the sunny islands to the snowy American winterspace, follow a tour bus loaded with 23 panmen and 23 steel drums as they travel the roads of America."

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