Magenta: New York Suite

In September 2006, “F2 Music Ltd.” label released “New York Suite”, the fifth Magenta album. It was recorded in 2006, and was produced by Robert Reed.

Personnel:

  • Christina Booth – vocal
  • Chris Fry – guitars
  • Colin Edwards – keyboards, guitar
  • Dan Nelson – bass
  • Robert Reed – percussion, engineer, mixing
  • Adam J Hodgson – design
  • Chris Walkden – photography

Track listing:

All lyrics by Steve Reed, all music by Robert Reed.

  1. Arrival
  2. Home from Home
  3. White Lies
  4. Truth
  5. This Life (reprise)

Carmell Jones Featuring Harold Land: The Remarkable Carmell Jones

In September 1961, “Pacific Jazz” label released “The Remarkable Carmell Jones”, album by Carmell Jones featuring Harold Land (the debut Carmell Jones album). It was recorded in 1961, and was produced by Richard Bock.

Personnel:

  • Carmell Jones – trumpet
  • Harold Land – tenor saxophone
  • Frank Strazzeri – piano
  • Gary Peacock – bass
  • Leon Pettis – drums
  • Richard Bock – engineer
  • Woody Woodward – design, back cover photography
  • Barry Feinstein – cover photography
  • John William Hardy – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. I’m Gonna Go Fishing
  2. Come Rain or Come Shine
  3. Night Tide
  4. Sad March
  5. Stellisa
  6. Full Moon and Empty Arms

Rabih Abou-Khalil: Nafas

In September 1988, “ECM” label released “Nafas” the fifth Rabih Abou-Khalil album. It was recorded in 1988, at “Rainbow Studios” in Oslo, Norway, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Personnel:

  • Rabih Abou-Khalil – oud, arrangements
  • Glen Velez – frame drums
  • Setrak Sarkissian – darabukka
  • Selim Kusur – voice, ney
  • Jan Erik Kongshaug – engineer
  • Dieter Rehm – design photography

Track lisring:

All tracks by Rabih Abou-Khalil, except where noted.

  1. Awakening – Glen Velez
  2. Window – Glen Velez, Rabih Abou-Khalil, Setrak Sarkissian, Selim Kusur
  3. Gaval Dance – Glen Velez
  4. The Return I
  5. The Return II
  6. Incantation
  7. Waiting
  8. Amal Havati – Mohammad Abdul Wahah
  9. Nafas
  10. Nandi – Glen Velez

Cecil Taylor: Love For Sale

In September 1959, “United Artists” label released “Love for Sale”, the fifth Cecil Taylor album. It was recorded in April 1959, at “Nola’s Penthouse Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Tom Wilson.

Personnel:

  • Cecil Taylor – piano
  • Bill Barron – tenor saxophone 
  • Ted Curson – trumpet 
  • Buell Neidlinger – bass
  • Denis Charles – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Cecil Taylor, except where noted.

  1. Get Out of Town – Cole Porter
  2. I Love Paris – Cole Porter
  3. Love for Sale – Cole Porter
  4. Little Less (a.k.a. Louise)
  5. Matie’s Trophies (a.k.a. Motystrophe of Blues)

Vince Guaraldi: Vince Guaraldi Trio

In September 1956, “Fantasy” label released “Vince Guaraldi Trio”, the debut Vince Guaraldi (credited to the Vince Guaraldi Trio) album. It was recorded in April 1960, at “Fantasy Recording Studios” in san Francisco.

Personnel:

  • Vince Guaraldi – piano
  • Eddie Duran – guitar
  • Dean Reilly – double bass
  • Ralph J. Gleason – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Django – John Lewis
  2. Fenwyck’s Farfel – Vince Guaraldi
  3. Never Never Land – Betty Comden, Adolpi Green, Jule Styne
  4. Chelsea Bridge – Billy Strayhorn
  5. Fascinating – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
  6. The Lady’s in Love with You – Burton Lane, Frank Loesser
  7. Sweet and Lovely – Gris Arnheim, Charles N. Daniels, Harry Tobias
  8. Ossobuco – Eddie Duran
  9. Three Coins in the Fountain – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
  10. It’s De-Lovely – Cole Porter

Shelly Manne And His Friends: Modern Jazz Performances

In September 1956, “Contemporary” label released “Modern Jazz Performances from the Hit Musical “My Fair Lady”, album by Shelly Manne and Friends (seventh Shelly Manne album). It was recorded in August 1956 at “Contemporary’s Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lester Koenig.

Personnel:

  • Shelly Manne – drums
  • André Previn – piano
  • Leroy Vinnegar – bass
  • Roy DuNann – engineer
  • Robert Guidi – design
  • Phil March – photography
  • Lester Koenig – liner notes

Track listing:

All lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, all music by Frederick Loewe.

  1. Get Me to the Church on Time
  2. On the Street Where You Live
  3. I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face
  4. Wouldn’t It Be Lovely
  5. Ascot Gavotte
  6. Show Me
  7. With a Little Bit of Luck
  8. I Could Have Danced All Night

Nat King Cole: Penthouse Serenade

In September 1952, “Capitol” label released “Penthouse Serenade”, the eight Nat King Cole album.

Personnel:

  • Nat King Cole – piano, arrangements

Track listing:

  1. Penthouse Serenade (When We’re Alone) Val Burton, Will Jason
  2. Somebody Loves Me – Ballard MacDonald, Buddy DeSylva, George Gershwin
  3. Laura – David Raksin, Johnny Mercer
  4. Once in a Blue Moon (based on Rubinstein’s Melody in F)
  5. Polka Dots and the Old Man Stream – James Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
  6. Down by the Old Mill Stream – Tell Taylor
  7. If I Should Lose You – Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger
  8. Rose Room – Art Hickman, Harry Williams

Cassandra Wilson

On September 2, 2026, Cassandra Wilson died aged 70. She was singer, songwriter and producer, regarded as one of the most successful female jazz singers of all time. Wilson won numerous awards, including two Grammys, and was named in 2001, by “Time Magazine” the best America singer. She recorded and performed with Steve Coleman, Wynton Marsalis, Greg Osby, The Roots, Robin Eubanks, Don Byron, Terence Blanchard, Terri Lyne Carrington, Regina Carter, Olu Dara, Kurt Elling, Bill Frisell, Elvis Costello, Charlie Hade, Dave Holland, Javon Jackson, Angelique Kidjo, M-Base, David Murray, Meshell Ndegeocello, Courtney Pine, David Sanches, Steve Turre, Luther Vandros and Count Basie Orchestra. As leader she released 19 albums.

Dave Holland: Prism

On September 2, 2013, “Dare2” label released “Prism”, the 20th Dave Holland album. It was recorded in August 2012, at “Sear Sound” in New York City, and was produced by Louise Holland and Dave Holland.

Personnel:

  • Dave Holland – bass
  • Kevin Eubanks – guitar
  • Craig Taborn – piano, electric piano
  • Eric Harland – drums
  • James Farber – engineer
  • Chris Allen – engineer assistant
  • Ted Tuthill – engineer assistant
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Kevin Byrd – artwork
  • Susan Archie – design
  • Ulli Gruber – photography
  • Louise Holland – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Dave Holland, except where noted.

  1. The Watcher – Kevin Eubanks
  2. The Empty Chair (for Clair)
  3. Spirals – Craig Taborn
  4. Choir – Eric Harland
  5. The Color of Iris – Kevin Eubanks
  6. A New day
  7. The True meaning of Determination – Craig Taborn
  8. Evolution – Kevin Eubanks
  9. Breathe

The Spencer Davis Group: Autumn 66

On September 2, 1966, “Fontana” label released “Autumn’ 66”, the third Spencer Davis Group (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1966, and was produced by Chris Blackwell.

Personnel:

  • Steve Winwood – lead vocals, lead guitar, organ
  • Spencer Davis – vocals, rhythm guitar, arrangements
  • Muff Winwood – bass
  • Pete York – drums, liner notes
  • Bob Auger – engineer
  • Vic Singh – photography

Track listing:

  1. Together ‘Til the End of Time – Frank Wilson
  2. Take This Hurt Off Me – Don Covay, Ron Dean Miller
  3. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out – Jimmy Cox
  4. Midnight Special – traditional
  5. When a Man Loves a Woman – Andrew Wright, Calvin Lewis
  6. When I Come Home – Jackie Edwards, Steve Winwood
  7. Mean Woman Blues – Claude Demetrius
  8. Dust My Blues – Elmore James
  9. On the Green Light – Stevie Winwood
  10. Neighbour, Neighbour – Huey Meaux
  11. High Time Baby – Stevie Winwood, Spencer Davis, Muff Winwood, Pete York
  12. Somebody Help Me – Jackie Edwards

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