New Aaron Neville's Album

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Sony Bmg's Newly Launched Burgundy Records completed the recording of Aaron Neville's new album, Bring It On Home ... The Soul Classics. This is Neville's first Sony BMG release. Due on September 19, the album comprises 13 all-time soul classics, including Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" and Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come, " Ben E. King's "Stand By Me" and Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine." The set also features collaborations with Chris Botti, Chaka Khan, Dave Sanborn, Mavis Staples and Art Neville.

Stewart Levine produced the album. Levine, who has worked with a bevy of platinum selling artists, including Jamie Cullum, Simply Red and BB King, has produced over 10 Grammy-award winning records. "This is very natural ground for Aaron, as he grew up immersed in the sounds of classic rhythm and blues. It's not a departure or some grand 'concept' -- it's a very natural fit for him and something he's wanted to do for a very long time, " says Levine. "The idea behind the record was simplicity itself. We took these iconic songs and stripped them to their essence. We didn't want Aaron to cover them; we wanted him to redefine them. He did just that."

"I am excited to be a part of Burgundy Records and look forward to giving my existing fans and, hopefully, new fans some brand new music, " says Aaron Neville.

New Orleans' "first son" and four-time Grammy award-winning artist, Neville has a trademark angelic voice and an impressive body of work to go along with it.

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