John Williams And His Orchestra: WORLD ON A STRING / RHYTHM IN MOTION

? Before becoming one of cinema's most celebrated composers, John Williams enjoyed a distinguished career as a pianist, arranger and orchestra leader. This release brings together his early albums World On A String (1958) and Rhythm In Motion (1961), plus four rare bonus tracks, documenting the remarkable beginnings of an extraordinary musical career.

? Recorded under the names John Towner Williams, John T. Williams and Johnny Williams, these performances showcase his sophisticated arrangements of Harold Arlen classics, Broadway favourites and popular standards, ranging from intimate jazz ensembles to full orchestral settings. The bonus selections include two tracks from the rare 1957 LP Plays Sounds From Screen Spectaculars and his 1962 Columbia single featuring the selfpenned
Tuesday's Theme.

? Featuring leading West Coast jazz musicians including Herb Geller, Buddy Collette and Shelly Manne, this expertly remastered collection offers a fascinating portrait of the future Oscar-winning composer before his legendary film-scoring career began.

World On A String
1. LET'S FALL IN LOVE
2. OVER THE RAINBOW
3. MY SHINING HOUR
4. HERE'S WHAT I'M HERE FOR
5. COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
6. THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC
7. BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
8. HIT THE ROAD TO DREAMLAND
9. STORMY WEATHER
10. I'VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING
11. SLEEPIN' BEE
12. GET HAPPY

Rhythm In Motion
13. FASCINATIN' RHYTHM
14. THE VARSITY DRAG
15. THE SURREY WITH THE FRINGE ON TOP
16. LET'S DO IT
17. PUT ON A HAPPY FACE
18. WHATEVER LOLA WANTS
19. JOHNNY ONE NOTE
20. AN OCCASIONAL MAN
21. MY HEART BELONGS TO DADDY
22. LIFE IS JUST A BOWL OF CHERRIES
23. SUNNY DISPOSISH
24. BUCKLE DOWN WINSOCKI

Bonus Tracks
25. LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY
26. BRAZIL
27. TUESDAY'S THEME
28. MONTREAL