Splendor in the Grass (CD/DVD Special Edition)

'Splendor in the Grass' is the fourth album from the celebrated and beloved 12-piece little orchestra, Pink Martini. The record is the follow-up to the band's wildly successful 2007 release, 'Hey Eugene!'

'Splendor in the Grass' was recorded in Portland, Oregon at Kung Fu Bakery, by engineer Dave Friedlander (Prince, The Decemberists) and was produced by Pink Martini bandleader/pianist Thomas Lauderdale, Pink Martini lead vocalist China Forbes and longtime collaborator and muse Alex Marashian. 'Splendor in the Grass' is composed of nine original songs and four covers, with songs in English, Neapolitan, Italian, French and Spanish. The album also features four guest stars: the legendary 90-year old Mexican ranchera singer - and one-time lover of the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo - Chavela Vargas sings the Agustin Lara classic "Piensa En Mi;" Emilio Delgado aka "Luis" on the American children's television show "Sesame Street" duets with China in a multi-lingual cover of Joe Raposo's "Sing;" NPR justice correspondent Ari Shapiro makes his solo singing recording debut in "But Now I'm Back;" and Courtney Taylor-Taylor of the Dandy Warhols plays electric guitar on "Splendor In The Grass."

Pink Martini's three previous albums have collectively sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The first album, 'Sympathique', was released in 1997 and quickly became an international phenomenon garnering the group nominations for "Song of the Year" and "Best New Artist" in France's Victoires de la Musique Awards. In 2004, the highly anticipated follow-up, 'Hang on Little Tomato', was released and climbed to #1 on Amazon's best sellers list. The band's third release, "Hey Eugene!" debuted at #30 on the Billboard Top 200, #1 on Amazon and #9 on iTunes Top Albums.

This limited edition of 'Splendor in the Grass' includes a 10-track bonus DVD!