Decca announces albums slated for fall release

2009 DECCA LABEL GROUP FALL RELEASES

Andrea Bocelli- My Christmas- (Sugar/Decca)
Millions will rejoice this holiday season with the much-anticipated release of Andrea Bocelli’s My Christmas. The first-ever Christmas recording from Andrea is a heart-warming collection of seasonal favorites produced by the legendary David Foster. The lush, beautiful arrangements alongside Bocelli’s unmistakable soaring vocals make this a must-have holiday recording. Highlights include “White Christmas,” “Oh Holy Night,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” “The Christmas Song,” and “What Child Is This” among others. My Christmas will also be a major component of a PBS Great Performances special to air on Public Television this December, featuring Andrea and David Foster with additional special guests.
In Stores 11/3/09

Sting- If On A Winter’s Night (Deutsche Grammophon)
This fall, Sting will release a new album dedicated to his favorite season – Winter. If On a Winter's Night... presents an arc of songs that conjures the season of spirits, resulting in a haunting, spiritual and reflective musical journey. In collaboration with esteemed producer and arranger, Robert Sadin, If On a Winter’s Night… features a stirring collection of songs, carols, and lullabies including “The Snow it Melts the Soonest,” (traditional Newcastle ballad), “Soul Cake,”(traditional English "begging" song), “Gabriel's Message,” (14th century carol), “Balulalow,” (lullaby by Peter Warlock) and “Now Winter Comes Slowly” (Henry Purcell).
In Stores 10/27/09

Boyz II Men- Love- (Decca)
Multiple Grammy-winners and the most successful male vocal group of all time Boyz II Men are back with the follow-up to their successful album, Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA. Simply titled LOVE, Boyz II Men interpret some of the most popular ballads of the last several decades with their own flawless harmonies. Reuniting with producer Randy Jackson, Love is a timeless record featuring romantic hits including “I Can’t Make You Love Me,”( Bonnie Raitt), “If You Leave Me Now,”(Chicago), “Cupid,” (Sam Cooke)” “Open Arms,” (Journey) and “In My Life,” (The Beatles) plus many more.
In Stores 11/17/09

Gary Go- Gary Go (Decca)
Fresh from a sold-out tour with Lady Gaga, rising UK troubadour Gary Go is making his mark in the US after recently scoring the coveted “Single of the Week” at iTunes with his infectious tune, “Wonderful.” Hailed by the UK press as "an album of impeccable modern, downbeat pop," (BBC MUSIC), “the musical love child of Chris Martin and David Gray,” (The Sun) and a “one-man Coldplay” by Q Magazine, critics on this side of the Atlantic are now discovering the talents of the innovative Gary Go. An Apple virtuoso, Gary regularly plays and composes using iPhone software to produce an authentic, full-band sound. He most recently stunned a crowd of 70,000 spectators doing with his one-man iphone musical antics at London’s famed Wembley Stadium.
Physical Release Date 9/15/09, Available Digitally now on iTunes

From The City To the World – Alma Mater (Decca)
Pope Benedict VI will release an exquisite and historical new album, featuring His Holiness singing and reciting passages and prayers, accompanied by The Vatican Choir (also known as The Philharmonic Academy of Rome). The choir is conducted by Monsignor Pablo Colino, Maestro Emeritus of St Peter’s Basilica – their recordings were captured earlier this year at the Basilica, along with the world-class London Philharmonic Orchestra. Truly an international project, the album includes tracks in Latin, Italian, German and Portuguese, and has been composed and produced by three collaborators, each belonging to a different faith: Catholicism, Anglican and Islam.
In-stores 11/17/09

Nikki Yanofsky- Of Ella I Sing (A440/Decca)
15-year-old Canadian musical prodigy Nikki Yanofsky makes her U.S. debut with her astonishing interpretation of the great Ella Fitzgerald’s music with, Ella… Of Thee I Swing. The disc is the young singer’s tribute to her hero and favorite jazz singer of all time, showcasing her unbelievable abilities as a vocalist. Most refreshing is her incredible maturity, passion and depth that are markedly leaps and bounds beyond her peers. The Montreal Gazette raved, “There is a richness and maturity and a heart and an effortlessness that divas twice or three times her age would kill for,” while the Globe and Mail commented, “This Montreal teenager has taste beyond her years and vocal chops to spare.” Over the past year, Nikki has performed to sold-out crowds throughout Canada, appeared at some of the most celebrated jazz festivals, and has also shared the stage with such diverse and acclaimed talent as Marvin Hamlisch and Wyclef Jean, among others.
In-stores 11/10/09

Rufus Wainwright- Milwaukee At Last!!! (Decca)
In response to the massive praise from fans and critics alike during his acclaimed and celebrated 2007 “Release The Stars Tour,” which The New York Times dubbed “a tour de force”, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Rufus Wainwright is back with a highly anticipated new live CD/DVD entitled, Milwaukee at Last!!!. Milwaukee at Last!!! features a 10-track CD and a DVD boasting 23 songs from the iconic singer/songwriter’s sold-out performance at the Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee, WI. Selections from Release The Stars are the main focal point of the disc, along with highlights from “Want One,” a scintillating performance of Noel Coward’s “If Love Were All” from his “Rufus Does Judy” show, and a version of the Irish song, “Macushla”. Filmed by the legendary documentary film maker Albert Maysles, the DVD features the entire Release The Stars album as well as select tracks from “Want One, Want Two” and “Rufus Does Judy,” plus backstage footage and rehearsals.
In-stores 9/22/09

Canadian Tenors
Rising stars, Canadian Tenors are winning over fans and critics alike from around the world with their eclectic sound, soaring voices and charisma. Already certified Gold in their native Canada, their self-titled album combines classical and contemporary pop music resulting in a rich melodic debut. They have toured around the world from the Tel Aviv Opera house where they shared the stage with Andrea Bocelli, to Toronto's Air Canada Centre where they headlined at One Night Live with Sting and Sheryl Crow. After catching the eye of David Foster, the Grammy Award-winning producer invited the foursome to join his Hitman tour on select dates across the US in October. The Tenors will also be filming a PBS Special and touring across the US to promote their album-spanning 70 cities.
In Stores 10/20/09

Ladyhawke- Ladyhawke Special Edition- (Decca)
A star on the rise in Europe, the multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter known as Phillipa "Pip" Brown (a.k.a Ladyhawke) is setting her sights on North America with the release of Ladyhawke- Special Edition, and her first major U.S. tour. Already a huge fan, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton handpicked Ladyhawke to co-headline his 17-date, branded tour with Ida Maria, hitting select cities across the U.S. and Canada. This special edition CD package includes music from her self-titled debut as well 5 additional tracks (2 b-sides and 3 acoustic).
Physical Release Date 9/1/09

Simple Minds- Graffiti Soul- (Decca)
The legendary Scottish rockers Simple Minds are back with their 15th studio album, and first new disc in over 4 years, Graffiti Soul. Already having gained Top Ten status in the UK as well as touring the globe in celebration of thirty years in the music industry, Simple Minds are once again ready to bring their infectious pop laden hooks stateside.
In Stores 10/06/09

Ray Davies w/ The Crouch End Festival Chorus- The Kinks Choral Collection- (Decca)
Ray Davies, the legendary lead singer of The Kinks, collaborated with the 65-strong Crouch End Festival Chorus at the 2007 BBC Electric Proms in London to create The Kinks Choral Collection. This union casts a fresh light to some of The Kinks’ timeless compositions including striking new versions of classics such as “You Really Got Me”, “All Day And All Of The Night”, “Waterloo Sunset” and many more.
In Stores 11/10/09