James Taylor Strikes up His ''One Man Band'' on Hear Music

Hear Music announced today it will release James Taylor's "One Man
Band," a new CD/DVD set of live recordings and the stories behind the
songs. The set list is drawn from Taylor's recent concerts at the
Colonial Theatre in the Berkshires and features new performances from
some of the iconic singer/songwriter's most beloved recordings
including "Something in the Way," "Carolina in my Mind," and "Fire and
Rain," interspersed with Taylor's insightful and humorous anecdotes on
the inspiration for the songs. "One Man Band" will be available at
Starbucks Company-operated locations and traditional retailers around
the world this holiday season.

"This set is an intimate retrospective of 40 years worth of songs
and the people, places and events that inspired them," said Taylor. "I
am very grateful to Don Mischer, Sydney Pollack, and Hear Music for
taking great care with what are very personal songs for me and my
fans."

For the DVD portion of "One Man Band," Taylor called on veteran
television events producer and director Don Mischer ("Kennedy Center
Honors," and "Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show with Prince") and executive
producer and acclaimed filmmaker Sydney Pollack ("Out of Africa,"
"Sketches of Frank Gehry") and their extensive talents to properly
capture the feel of the live concerts. "One Man Band" tells the story
of Taylor's songs through exclusive interviews and rare multi-media
footage, including home movies and photographs from Taylor's personal
archives. The result is an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind portrait of an
artist, his renowned repertoire and the personal stories behind the
songs.

"James is one of the most respected and beloved artists in the
history of popular music," said Ken Lombard, president of Starbucks
Entertainment who also oversees Hear Music. "This exceptional
collection of songs, combined with Taylor's unique, first-hand
reflections, is a must-have for any music fan. We're so pleased to
have James on our label and to release an album of songs that have
become the soundtrack to so many lives."

Over the course of his career, James Taylor has sold over 40
million albums, and won over 40 gold, platinum and multi-platinum
awards as well as five GRAMMY(R) Awards. Taylor's first "Greatest
Hits" album earned him the RIAA's elite Diamond Award, given for sales
in excess of 10 million units in the United States. In 2000, Taylor
was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the
prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. In February 2006, The National
Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences named Taylor its MUSICARES
Person of the Year.

As the next artist to appear on the Hear Music label, Taylor joins
fellow music legends Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell, along with
soon-to-be-announced emerging artists. Hear Music's inaugural release,
McCartney's "Memory Almost Full," debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top
200.

About Hear Music

Hear Music is an innovative record label and partnership between
Starbucks Entertainment and Concord Music Group. Rooted in quality,
authenticity and passion, Hear Music works directly with artists, both
emerging and established, to bring quality music to the widest
possible audience, in both Starbucks locations and traditional music
retailers worldwide.