On March 16, 2015, Andrew McLan Fraser died aged 62. He was songwriter and musician (bass), worked with Alexis Korner, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, Toby and Sharks, but was best known as founding member and bassist of Free.
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Genesis Breyer P-Orridge
On March 14, 2020, Neil Andrew Megson aka Genesis Breyer P-Orridge died aged 70. He was singer-songwriter, musician, poet, performance artist, and occultist, founder of the COUM Transmissions artistic collective, lead vocalist of the bands Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV.
Brad Mehldau: Highway Rider
On March 16, 2010, “Nonesuch” label released “Highway Rider”, the 26th Brad Mehldau album. It was recorded February – May 2009, at “Ocean Way Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Jon Brion.
Personnel:
- Brad Mehldau– piano, pump organ, Yamaha CS-80 polyphonic analog synthesizer, orchestral bells, handclaps
- Jeff Ballard– percussion, snare brush, drums, handclaps
- Joshua Redman– soprano and tenor saxophone, handclaps
- Larry Grenadier– bass, handclaps
- Matt Chamberlain– drums, handclaps
- Dan Coleman – orchestra conductor
- The Fleurettes – vocals
- Gregg Koller – engineer, mixing
- Eric Caudieux– engineer
- Jon Brion- mixing
- Alan Yoshida – mastering
- Richard Misrach– photography
- Lawrence Azerrad – design
- Robert Hurwitz – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Brad Mehldau.
- John Boy
- Don’t Be Sad
- At the Tollbooth
- Highway Rider
- The Falcon Will Fly Again
- Now You Must Climb Alone
- Walking the Peak
- We’ll Cross the River Together
- Capriccio
- Sky Turning Grey (for Elliot Smith)
- Into the City
- Old West
- Come With Me
- Always Departing
REO Speedwagon: You Can Tune a Piano, bit You Can’t Tuna Fish
On March 16, 1978, “Epic” label released “You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish”, the seventh REO Speedwagon studio album. It was recorded 1977–1978 at “Sound City Studios, Los Angeles, CA, vocals recorded at “Record Plant Studios” in Los Angeles, and “Paragon Recording Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by Kevin Cronin, Gary Richrath, Paul Grupp and John Boylan.
Personnel:
- Kevin Cronin– lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
- Gary Richrath– lead and rhythm guitars
- Neal Doughty– piano, Hammond organ, Moog synthesizer
- Bruce Hall– bass
- Alan Gratzer – drums
- Lon Price – saxophone
- Angelle Trosclair, Denise McCall, Denny Henson, Tom Kelly– backing vocals
- Paul Grupp – engineer
- John Boylan– executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Kevin Cronin, except where noted.
- Roll With the Changes
- Time for Me to Fly
- Runnin’ Band – Debbie Mackron, Gary Richrath
- Blazin’ Your Own trail Again
- Sing to Me – Gary Richracht
- Lucky for You – Kevin Cronin, Gary Richrath
- Do You Know Where Your Woman is Tonight – Gary Richrath
- The Unidentified Flying Tuna Trot – Gary Richrath
- Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight – Kevin Cronin, Gary Richrath
And So I Watch You From Afar: All Hail Bright Futures
On March 15, 2013, “Sargent House” label released “All Hail Bright Futures”, the third And So I Watch You From Afar album. It was recorded 2011-2012, at “Start Together Studios” in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and was produced by Rocky O’Reilly.
Personnel:
- Rory Friers – guitar
- Niall Kennedy – guitar
- Jonathan Adger – bass guitar
- Chris Wee – drums, percussion
- Rocky O’Reilly– mixing
- Lee McMahon – engineer
- Robin Schmidt – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Rory Friers, Niall Kennedy, Jonathan Adger and Chris Wee.
- Eunoia
- Big Things Do Remarkable
- Like a Mouse
- Ambulance!
- The Stay Golden Pt. 1
- The Stay Golden Pt. 2 (Rats on Rock)
- The Stay Golden Pt. 3 (Trails…)
- Mend And Make Safe
- Ka Ba Ta Bo Da Ka
- Things Amazing
- All Hail Bright Futures
- Young Brave Minds
Graham Parker: Another Grey Area
On March 15, 1982, “RCA” label released “Another Grey Area”, the sixth Graham Parker album, his first solo album without his regular band, The Rumour. It was recorded in 1981, at “Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Jack Douglas and Graham Parker.
Personnel:
- Graham Parker – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
- Nicky Hopkins– acoustic piano
- George Small – keyboards, ondioline
- Hugh McCracken– electric guitars, harmonica
- David Brown – electric guitars
- Doug Stegmeyer– bass
- Michael Braun – drums
- Kurt McGettric – flute, baritone saxophone
- Jim Clouse – saxophones
- Paul Prestopino – banjo
- Jack Douglas– percussion
- Krystal Davis, Karen Lawrence, Eric Troyer, Fred Hostetler – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Graham Parker.
- Temporary Beauty
- Another Grey Area
- No More Excuses
- Dark Side of the Bright Lights
- Can’t Waste a Minute
- Big Fat Zero
- You Hit the Spot
- It’s All Worth Nothing Alone
- Crying for Attention
- Thankless Task
- Fear Not
Joe Satriani: Engines of Creation
On March 14, 2000, “Epic” label released “Engines of Creation”, the eighth Joe Satriani album. It was recorded in 1999, at “Chateau FAF” in Los Angeles, “Avatar Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Joe Satriani, Eric Caudieux and Kevin Shirley.
Personnel:
- Joe Satriani– guitar, keyboard, programming, arrangements
- Eric Caudieux– keyboards, bass, programming, arrangement, editing, engineer, mixing
- Pat Thrall– bass
- Anton Fig– drums
- Enrique Gonzalez – engineer assistant
- Mike Pilar – engineer assistant
- Mike Fraser– mixing
- Howie Weinberg– mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Joe Satriani.
- Devil’s Slide
- Flavor Crystal 7
- Borg Sex
- Until We Say Goodbye
- Attack
- Champagne?
- Clouds Race Across the Sky
- The Power Cosmic 2000 – Part I
- The Power Cosmic 2000 – Part 2
- Slow and Easy
- Engines of Creation
David Darling: Dark Wood
On March 14, 1995, “ECM” label released “Dark Wood”, the fourth David Darling studio album. It was recorded in July 1993, at “Rainbow Studios” in Oslo, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.
Personnel:
- David Darling – cello
Track listing:
All tracks by David Darling
- Darkwood IV: Dawn
- Darkwood IV: In Motion
- Darkwood IV: Journey
- Darkwood V: Light
- Darkwood V: Earth
- Darkwood V: Passage
- Darkwood VI: Beginning
- Darkwood VI: Up Side Down
- Darkwood VI: Searching
- Darkwood VI: Medieval Dance
- Darkwood VII: The Picture
- Darkwood VII: Returning
- Darkwood VII: New Morning
Pat Metheny & Brad Mehldau: Metheny Mehldau Quartet
On March 13, 2007, “Nonesuch” label released “Metheny Mehldau Quartet”, Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau album. It was recorded in December 2005, at “Right Track Recording” in New York City, and was produced by Pat Metheny.
Personnel:
- Pat Metheny– guitar, 42-string Pikasso guitar, acoustic guitar, guitar synthesizer
- Brad Mehldau– piano
- Larry Grenadier– double bass
- Jeff Ballard– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Pat Metheny except where noted.
- A Night Away – Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau
- The Sound of Water
- Fear and Trambling – Brad Mehldau
- Don’t Wit
- Towards the Light
- Long Before
- En La Tierra Que No Olvida
- Santa Cruz Slacker – Brad Mehldau
- Secret Beach – Brad Mehldau
- Silent Movie
- Marta’s Theme (from Passagio per il Paradiso)
Colosseum: Those Who Are About to Die Salute You
On March 13, 1969, “Fontana” label released “Those Who Are About to Die Salute You – Morituri Te Salutant”, the debut Colosseum album. It was recorded 1968 – 1969, and was produced by Tony Reeves and Gerry Bron.
Personnel:
- Dave Greenslade– organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocals
- Dick Heckstall-Smith– saxophones
- James Litherland– lead vocals, guitar
- Tony Reeves– bass guitar
- Jon Hiseman– drums
- Jim Roche – guitar
- Henry Lowther– trumpet
Track listing:
- Walking in the Park – Bond
- Plenty Hard Luck – Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman, James Litherland, Tony Reeves
- Mandarin – Tony Reeves, Dave Greenslade
- Debut – Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman, Tony Reeves
- Beware the Ides of March – Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman, Tony Reeves
- The Road She Walked Before – Dick Heckstall-Smith
- Backwater Blues – Leadbelly
- Those About to Die – Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman, Tony Reeves
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