On June 22, 2026, Clive Jay Davis died aged 94. He was record executive, A&R executive, record producer and lawyer. Davis won four “Grammy Awards” and was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, as a non-performer. He signed many artists including Barry Manilow, Chicago, Pink Floyd, Donovan, Sly and the Family Stone, Janis Joplin, Laura Nyro, Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Earth, Wind & Fire, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, The Bay City Rollers, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Luther Vandross, Loggins and Messina, Ace of Base, Olivia Longott, Westlife and Gavin DeGraw.
Ry Cooder: Jazz
In June 1978, “Warner Bros” label released “Jazz”, the seventh Ry Cooder album. It was recorded in 1978 at “Amigo” in Hollywood, and was produced by Ry Cooder and Joseph Byrd.
Personnel:
- Ry Cooder – vocals, guitar, dobro, mandolin, tiple, harp
- David Lindley – mandobanjo, mandolin
- John Rodby – piano
- Earl Hines – piano
- Barbara Starkey – pump organ
- Chuck Berghofer – bass
- Tom Pedrini – bass
- Chuck Domanico – bass
- Mark Stevens – drums
- Harvey Pittel – alto saxophone, clarinet
- Pat Rizzo – alto saxophone
- Bill Hood – bass saxophone
- George Bohanon – baritone horn
- Mario Guarneri – cornet
- Oscar Brashear – cornet
- Randy Aldcroft – trombone
- Willie Schwartz – clarinet
- David Sherr – bass clarinet
- Red Callender – tuba
- Tom Collier – marimba, vibraphone
- Stuart Brotman – cimbalom
- Jimmy Adams – backing vocals
- Cliff Givens – backing vocals
- Bill Johnson – backing vocals
- Simon Pico Payne – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now) – Milton Ager, Jack Yellen
- Face to Face That I Shall Meet Him – traditional; adapted by Joseph Spence
- The Pearls / Tia Juana – Jelly Roll Morton; adapted by Ry Cooder
- The Dream – Jack the Bear, Jess Pickett
- Happy Meeting in Glory – traditional; adapted by Joseph Spence
- In a Mist – Bix Beiderbecke
- Flashes – Bix Beiderbecke
- Davenport Blues – Bix Beiderbecke
- Shine – Cecil Mack, Ford Dabney
- Nobody – Bert Williams
- We Shall Be Happy – traditional; adapted by Joseph Spence
Jimmy Giuffre: Fusion
In June 1961, “Verve” label released “Fusion”, the 17th Jimmy Giuffre album. It was recorded in Maech 1961, at “Olmstead Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Creed Taylor.
Personnel:
- Jimmy Giuffre – clarinet
- Paul Bley – piano
- Steve Swallow – bass
Track listing:
All tracks by Jimmy Giuffre, except where noted.
- Scootin’ About
- Jesus Maria – Carla Bley
- Emphasis
- In the Mornings Out There – Carla Bley
- Cry, Want
- Trudgin’
- Used to Be
- Brief Hesitation
- Venture
Windschase: Symphinity
In June 1977, “Musea” label released “Symphinity”, the debut Windchase album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Festival Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Gerry Stevens, Mario Millo, Duncan McGuire, Toivo Pilt and Doug Bligh.
Personnel:
- Mario Millo – guitar
- Toivo Pilt – vocals, keyboards
- Duncan McGuire – bass guitar
- Doug Bligh – vocals, drums, percussion
- Douglas Nethercote – bass guitar
- Gerry Stevens – engineer
- Peter Ledger – artwork
- Paul Ibbotson – lacquer cut
Track listing:
- Forward We Ride / Horseman to Symphinity – Toivo Pilt
- Glad to be Alive – Toivo Pilt
- Gypsy – Mario Millo
- No Scruples – Mario Millo
- Lamb’s Fry – Toivo Pilt
- Non Siamo Perfetti – Mario Millo
- Flight Call – Mario Millo
Masekela: The Boy’s Doin’ It
In June 1975, “Casablanca” label released “The Boy’s Doin’ It”, album by Masekela (the 18th Hugh Masekela album overall). It was recorded in 1975, in Lagos, Nigeria, and was produced by Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine.
Personnel:
- Hugh Masekela – vocals, horns
- O. J. Ekemode – vocals, horns
- Stanley Todd Kwesi – vocals, guitar
- Gboyega Adelaja – electric piano
- Yaw Opoku – vocals, electric bass
- Papa Frankie Todd – drums
- Kwasi “Rocki” Dzidzornu – congas
- Odinga “Guy” Warren – vocals, shekere, bells
- Asante – vocals, talking drum
- Hadzoleh Soundz – backing band
- Stewart Levine – director
- Rik Pekkonen – engineer
- Doug Sax – mastering
Track listing:
- The Boy’s Doin’ It – Gboyega Adelaja, Hugh Masekela, Odinga Warren, O.J. Ekemode, Todd Kwesi, Yaw Opoku
- Mama – Hugh Masekela
- Excuse Me Please – Hugh Masekela
- Ashiko – O.J. Ekemode
- In the Jungle – Hugh Masekela
- A Person Is a Sometime Thing – Hugh Masekela
Q: WeirdOs
On June 21, 2024, “Speedy Wunderground” label released “WeirdOs”, the debut Q album. It was recorded in 2014, and was produced by Dan Carey.
Personnel:
- Joe Henwood – baritone saxophone
- Tash Keary – drums
Track listing:
- Intro
- 176
- TV Dinners
- Wheezy
- Micro
- Cosmo
- Green Shirt
- Whammy
- Sugarfish
- Slap Juice
Uncle Tupelo: No Depression
On June 21, 1990. “Rockville” label released “No Depression”, the debut Uncle Tupelo album. It was recorded in January 1990., at “Fort Apache South” in Boston, and was produced by Sean Slade and Paul Q. Kolderie.
Personnel:
- Jay Farrar – vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica
- Jeff Tweedy – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar
- Mike Heidorn – drums, cymbals
- Rich Gilbert – pedal steel guitar
- Sean Slade – piano, engineering, backing vocals
- Paul Q. Kolderie – engineer, sound effects
- J. Hamilton – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy and Mike Heidorn except where noted.
- Graveyard Shift
- That Year – Jaqy Farrar, Jeff Tweedy
- Before I Break
- No Depression – A. P. Carter
- Factory Belt
- Whiskey Bottle
- Outdone – Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy
- Train – Jeff Tweedy
- Life Worth Livin’
- Flatness – Jeff Tweedy
- So Called Friend – Jay Farrar
- Screen Door
Darryl Way’s Wolf: Canis Lupus
In June 1973, “Deram” label released “Canis Lupus”, the debut Darryl Way’s Wolf album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian McDonald.
Personnel:
- Darryl Way – violin, viola, keyboards
- John Etheridge – guitar
- Dek Messecar – vocals, bass
- Ian Mosley – drums
- Ian McDonald – piano, tambourine
- Mike Dunne – recording
- Andy Hendriksen – remix
- Ray Hendriksen – remix
- Bruce Coleman – front cover photography
- Jane Burton – back cover photography
- Suzette Stephens – inside cover photography
- Chris Welch – sleeve notes
Track listing:
- The Void – Darryl Way
- Isolation Waltz – Darryl Way, Dek Messecar
- Go Down – Darryl Way, Dek Messecar
- Wolf – Daryl Way, Dek Messecar
- Cadenza – Darryl Way, Ian Mosley
- Chanson Sand Paroles – Darryl Way, John Etheridge
- McDonald’s Lament – Darryl Way, Dek Messecar, Ian Mosley, John Etheridge
Buffalo: Dead Forever…
In June 1972, “Vertigo” label released “Dead Forever…”, the debut Buffalo album. It was recorded in 1972, at “United Sound & Copperfield Sound Productions” in Sydney, and was produced by Spencer Lee.
Personnel:
- Dave Tice – co-lead vocals
- Alan Milano – co-lead vocals
- John Baxter – guitar
- Peter Wells – bass
- Paul Balbi – drums
Track listing:
- Leader – Dave Tice, John Baxter, Peter Wells
- Suzie Sunshine – John Baxter, Peter Brett
- Pay My Dues – Joe Lala, Mike Piners
- I’m a Mover – Paul Rodgers, Andy Fraser
- Ballad of Irving Fink – John Baxter, Alan Milano
- Bean Stew – Dave Tice, John Baxter
- Forest Rain – Dave Tice, John Baxter
- Dead Forever – Dave Tice, John Baxter
Buddy Miles: Them Changes
In June 1970, “Mercury” label released “Them Changes” the third Buddy Miles album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Audio Finishers Studios” in Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by Buddy Miles, Robin McBride.
Personnel:
- Buddy Miles – lead and backing vocals, drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, arrangements
- Marlo Henderson – guitar, backing vocals
- Jim McCarty – guitar
- Wally Rossunolo – guitar
- Charlie Karp – guitar, backing vocals
- Bob Hogins – keyboards, organ, piano, electric piano, trombone, backing vocals
- Andre Lewis – clavinet, organ, piano, backing vocals
- Robin McBride – electric harpsichord, keyboards, piano, backing vocals
- Duane Hitchings – organ
- Bob Parkins – organ
- Billy Cox – bass, fuzz bass
- David Hull – bass, backing vocals
- Roland Robinson – bass
- James Tatum – tenor saxophone
- Mark Williams – tenor saxophone, backing vocals
- Toby Wynn – baritone saxophone
- Lee Allen – saxophone
- Bobby Pittman – alto and tenor saxophone
- Teddy Blandin – trumpet
- Peter Carter – trumpet
- Tom Hall – trumpet
- Phil Wood – flugelhorn, piano, backing vocals
- Fred Allen – backing vocals
- Bob Hogins – arrangements
- Charlie Karp – arrangements
- Warren Dewey – engineer
- Alan Hendler – engineer
- Fred Breitberg – engineer assistant
- Bruce Swedien – mixing
- Desmond Strobel – art direction
- Richard Germinaro – design
- John Craig – design consultant
- Burnell Caldwell – photography
- Dean Rudland – liner notes
Track listing:
- Them Changes – Buddy Miles
- I Still Love You, Anyway – Charlie Karp
- Heart’s Delight – Buddy Miles
- Dreams – Gregg Allman
- Down by the River – Neil Young
- Memphis Train – Rufus Thomas
- Paul B. Allen, Omaha, Nebraska – Buddy Miles
- Your Feeling Is Mine – Otis Redding
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