Nektar: Book Of Days

On May 16, 2008, “Bacillus” label released “Book of Days”, the eleventh Nektar studio album.

Personnel:

  • Roye Albrighton – lead vocals, guitars
  • Steve Adams – guitars, backing vocals
  • Steve Mattern – Hammond organ, keyboards
  • Desha Dunnahoe – bass, backing vocals
  • Ron Howden – drums, backing vocals

Track listing

All tracks by Roye Albrighton.

  1. Over Krakatoa
  2. King of the Deep
  3. Lamorna
  4. Doctor Kool
  5. The Iceman
  6. Where Are You Now
  7. Book of Days (Between the Lines)
  8. Book of Days

Taj Mahal: Mumtaz Mahal

On May 16, 1995, “Water Lily Acoustic” label released “Mumtaz Mahal”, album by Taj Mahal, N. Ravikiran and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (the 19th Taj Mahal album overall). It was recorded in 1994, at “Christ the King Chapel” in St. Anthony’s Seminary, Santa Barbara, California, and was produced by Kavichandran Alexander and Dr. Dilip Raval.

Personnel:

  • Taj Mahal – vocals, guitar
  • Vishna Mohan Bhatt – guitar (mohan veena)
  • N. Ravikiran – lute (chitravina)

Track listing:

  1. Coming of the Mandinka
  2. Come On in My Kitchen
  3. Rolling on the Sea
  4. Mary Don’t You Weep
  5. Stand by Me
  6. Johnny Too Bad
  7. Curry and Quartertones

The Super Furry Animals: MWNG

On May 15, 2000, “Placid Casual” label released “Mwng”, the fourth Super Furry Animals (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1999, at “Ofn Studios” in Llanfaelog, Anglesey, “Famous Studios” in Cardiff and “Real World Studios” in Box, Wiltshire, and was produced by Gorwel Owen, Gruff Rhys, Huw Bunford, Guto Pryce, Cian Ciaran and Dafydd Leuan.

Personnel:

  • Gruff Rhys – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, drums, mixing, mastering
  • Huw Bunford – lead guitar, backing vocals, mixing, mastering
  • Guto Pryce – bass guitar, mixing, mastering
  • Cian Ciaran – keyboards, harmonium, backing vocals, mixing, mastering
  • Dafydd Leuan – drums, backing vocals, mixing, mastering
  • Matt Sibley – saxophone
  • Gorwel Owen – stylophone, engineer, mixing
  • Gary Alesbrook – trumpet
  • Can Pierce – claps
  • Llyr Pierce – claps
  • Greg Haver – engineer
  • Michael Brennan Jnr. – engineer
  • Stuart Hawkes – mastering
  • Pete Fowler – illustration
  • John Mark James – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Gruff Rhys, Huw Bunford, Guto Pryce, Cian Ciaran and Dafydd Leuan.

  1. Drygioni
  2. Ymaelodi â’r Ymylon
  3. Y Gwyneb Iau
  4. Dacw Hi – Ffa Coffi Pawb
  5. Nythod Cacwn
  6. Pan Ddaw’r Wawr
  7. Ysbeidiau Heulog
  8. Y Teimlad – David R. Edwards
  9. Sarn Helen
  10. Gwreiddiau Dwfn/Mawrth Oer ar y Blaned Neifion

The Rippingstons: Tourist In Paradise

On May 15, 1989, “GRP” label released “Tourist in Paradise”, the third Rippingtons (The) album. It was recorded in 1987, at “Slam Shack” in Hollywood, and was produced by Russ Freeman.

Personnel:

  • Russ Freeman – synthesizers, acoustic and electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, programming, Linn 9000 drum programming, arrangements, recording, mixing, digital editing
  • Steve Bailey – bass
  • Tony Morales – cymbals, hi-hat, drums
  • Steve Reid – percussion, soundscapes, recording, mixing
  • Brandon Fields – soprano and alto saxophone
  • Rob Mullins – keyboards
  • Carl Anderson – vocals
  • Ted Blaisdell – additional engineering
  • Micajah Ryan – additional engineering
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Suzanne Sherman – production coordinator
  • Andy Baltimore – creative director, graphic design
  • Bill Mayer – front cover artwork
  • David Gibb – design
  • Dave Kunze – design
  • Dan Serrano – design
  • Chris Cuffaro – photography
  • Dave Grusin – executive producer
  • Larry Rosen – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Russ Freeman, except where noted.

  1. Tourist in Paradise
  2. Jupiter’s Child
  3. Aruba!
  4. One Summer Night in Brazil
  5. Earthbound
  6. Let’s Stay Together – Willie Mitchell, Al Green, Al Jackson
  7. One Ocean Way
  8. Destiny
  9. The Princess

Archie Shepp: The Magic Of Ju-Ju

In May 1968, “Impulse!” label released “The Magic of Ju-Ju”, the tenth Archie Shepp album. It was recorded in April 1967, and was produced by Bob Thiele.

Personnel:

  • Archie Shepp – tenor saxophone
  • Martin Banks – trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Mike Zwerin – bass trombone, trombone
  • Reggie Workman – bass
  • Norman Connors – drums
  • Beaver Harris – drums
  • Frank Charles – talking drum
  • Dennis Charles – percussion
  • Ed Blackwell – rhythm logs

Track listing:

All tracks by Archie Shepp.

  1. The Magic of Ju-Ju
  2. You’re What This Day Is All About
  3. Shazam
  4. Sorry ‘Bout That

Duke Ellington: …And His Mother Called Him Bill

In May 1968, “Bluebird/RCA” label released “…And His Mother Called Him Bill”, the    58th Duke Ellington album. It was recorded August – November 1967, at “Coast Recorders” in San Francisco, “RCA Victor” in New York City, and was produced by Steve Backer and Brad McCuen. In 1968, it won the “Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album”.

Personnel:

  • Duke Ellington – piano
  • Mercer Ellington – trumpet
  • Cat Anderson – trumpet
  • Herbie Jones – trumpet
  • Cootie Williams – trumpet
  • Clark Terry – flugelhorn
  • Lawrence Brown – trombone
  • Buster Cooper – trombone
  • Chuck Connors – bass trombone
  • John Sanders – valve trombone
  • Johnny Hodges – alto saxophone
  • Russell Procope – clarinet, alto saxophone
  • Jimmy Hamilton – clarinet, tenor saxophone
  • Paul Gonsalves – tenor saxophone
  • Harry Carney – baritone saxophone
  • Aaron Bell – double bass
  • Jeff Castleman – double bass
  • Steve Little – drums
  • Sam Woodyard – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Billy Strayhorn, except where noted.

  1. Snibor
  2. Boo-Dah
  3. Blood Count
  4. U.M.M.G.
  5. Charpoy
  6. After All
  7. The Intimacy of the Blues
  8. Raincheck
  9. Day Dream – Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington
  10. Rock Skippin’ at the Blue Note
  11. All Day Long
  12. Lotus Blossom

Mary Halvarson: Amaryllis

On May 13, 2022, “Nonesuch” label released “Amaryllis”, the twelve Mary Halvorson album.

Personnel:

  • Mary Halvorson – guitar
  • Nick Dunston – bass
  • Tomas Fujiwara – drums
  • Patricia Brennan – vibraphone
  • Adam O’Farrill – trumpet
  • Jacob Garchik – trombone
  • The Mivos Quartet – strings

Track listing:

All tracks by Mary Halvorson.

  1. Night Shift
  2. Anesthesia
  3. Amaryllis
  4. Side Effect
  5. Hoodwink
  6. 892 Teeth

Tony Coe: Pop Makes Progress

In May 1970, “Chapter One” label released “Pop Makes Progress”, the fourth Tony Coe album. It was recorded in October 1963, and was produced by Les Reed and Jack Baverstock

Personnel:

  • Tony Coe – tenor sax, clarinet
  • Robert Farnon – arranger, conductor
  • Stan Roderick – trumpet
  • Don Lusher – trombone
  • Dennis Wilson – piano
  • Bill McGuffie – piano
  • Bobby Orr – drums

Track listing:

  1. There Will Never Be – Perry Botkin Jr., Gil Garfield
  2. Wives and Lovers – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
  3. Yesterday – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  4. There’s a Kind of Hush – Les Reed, Geoff Stevens
  5. If We Lived on Top of a Mountain – Les Reed, Barry Mason
  6. Scarborough Fair – traditional, arr. Paul Simon
  7. Mrs. Robinson – Paul Simon
  8. Up, Up and Away – Jimmy Webb
  9. Blue Theme – Robert Farnon
  10. Walk On By – Burt Bacharach, Hal David

Vince Guaraldi: Oh Good Grief!

In May 1968, “Warner Bros – Seven Arts” label released “Oh Good Grief!”, the tenth Vince Guaraldi studio album. It was recorded in March 1968, at “Golden State Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Vince Guaraldi.

Personnel:

  • Vince Guaraldi – piano, electric harpsichord, arrangements
  • Eddie Duran – guitar
  • Stanley Gilbert – double bass
  • Carl Burnett – drums
  • Leo Kulka – engineer
  • Ed Thrasher – art director
  • Charles M. Schulz – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Vince Guaraldi except where noted.

  1. Linus and Lucy
  2. You’re in Love, Charlie Brown
  3. Peppermint Patty
  4. The Great Pumpkin Waltz
  5. It’s Your Dog, Charlie Brown
  6. Oh, Good Grief – Vince Guaraldi, Lee Mendelson
  7. Red Baron
  8. Rain, Rain Go Away

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