On July 20, 1977, Gary Kellgren died aged 38. He was an audio engineer and co-founder of “The Record Plant” recording studios (with Chris Stone). He worked with musicians John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Ron Wood, Bill Wyman, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Bobby Goldsboro, The Animals, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Frank Zappa, Sly, and the Family Stone, Velvet Underground, Rod Stewart, Ravi Shankar, Keith Moon, CSNY, Barbra Streisand, and Neil Diamond. He also worked with producers Chas Chandler, Jack Douglas, Robert Margouleff, Phil Spector, Wes Farrell, Tom Wilson, and Bill Szymczyk.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Tuxedomoon: Cabin in the Sky
On July 20, 2004, “Cramboy” label released “Cabin in the Sky”, the tenth Tuxedomoon studio album. It was recorded in 2004, in Cagli, Italy, and Brussels, Belgium, and was produced by Coti, Steven Brown, Blaine L. Reininger, Peter Dachert and Luc Van Lieshout.
Personnel:
- Blaine L. Reininger– vocals, violin, viola, guitar, synthesizer, drum programming, arrangements
- Steven Brown– vocals, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, keyboards, piano, arrangements
- Peter Dachert (as Peter Principle) – bass guitar, electric guitar, drum programming, percussion, backing vocals, arrangements, recording, mixing
- Luc Van Lieshout – trumpet, flugelhorn, harmonica, arrangements
- Bruce Geduldig– backing vocals
- Marc Collin– programming
- DJ Hell– programming
- Aksak Maboul– additional programming, mixing
- Coti – recording, mixing
- Marc Hollander– assistant mixing
- Vincent Kenis– assistant mixing, mastering, engineering
- John McEntire– mixing
- Ian Simmonds– mixing
- Tarwater– mixing
- Alan Ward – mastering
- Hanna Gorjaczkowska – art direction
- Isabelle Corbisier – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Steven Brown, Peter Dachert, Luc Van Lieshout, and Blaine L. Reininger, except where noted.
- A Home Away
- Baron Brown – Steven Brown, Peter Dachert, Luc Van Lieshout, Blaine L. Reininger, Winston Tong
- Annuncialto
- Diario di un egoista
- La più bella
- Cagli Five-O
- Here ‘Til X-Mas
- Chinese Mike
- La più bella (reprise)
- The Island
- Misty Blue
- Luther Blisset
- Annuncialto Redux
Kristin Hersh: Sky Motel
On July 20, 1999, “4AD” label released “Sky Motel” the fourth Kristin Hersh studio album. It was recorded 1998 – 1999, at “Kingsway USA” in New Orleans, and was produced by Kristin Hersh and Trina Shoemaker.
Track listing:
- Kristin Hersh – vocals, all instruments
- Carlo Nuccio – drums, drums loop
- David Narcizo – drums loop
- Ethan Allen – recording, mixing
- Trina Shoemaker – recording, mixing
- Joe Hollier, Philip Broussard – engineer assistant
- Joe Gastwart – mastering
- Ramon Breton – mastering assistant
- V23 – design
- Jim Friedman – photography
- Andrew Catlin – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Kristin Hersh.
- Echo
- White Trash Moon
- Fog
- Costa Rica
- A Cleaner Light
- San Francisco
- Cathedral Heat
- Husk
- Caffeine
- Spring
- Clay Feet
- Faith
Jefferson Airplane: Long John Silver
On July 20, 1972, “Grunt” label released “Long John Silver”, the seventh Jefferson Airplane studio album. It was recorded March – May 1972, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Grace Slick, Jack Casady, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, Papa John Creech, John Barbata and Joey Covington.
Personnel:
- Grace Slick– vocals, piano, arrangements
- Paul Kantner– vocals, rhythm guitar, arrangements
- Jorma Kaukonen– vocals, lead guitar, arrangements
- Jack Casady– bass, arrangements
- Papa John Creach– electric violin, arrangements
- John Barbata– drums, tambourine, arrangements
- Joey Covington– drums, arrangements
- Pat “Maurice the Magnificent” Leraci – production coordinator
- Don Gooch – engineer
- Pacific Eye & Ear – album concept, design
- Bob Tanenbaum, Propella Rotini – illustrations
- Bruce Kinch – photography
Track listing:
- Long John Silver – Grace Slick, Jack Casady
- Aerie (Gang of Eagles) – Grace Slick
- Twilight Double Leader – Paul Kantner
- Milk Train – Grace Slick, Papa John Creach, Roger Spotts
- The Son of Jesus – Paul Kantner
- Easter? – Grace Slick
- Trial by Free – Jorma Kaukonen
- Alexander the Medium – Paul Kantner
- Eat Starch Mom – Grace Slick, Jorma Kaukonen
Judy Clay
On July 19, 2001, Judy Clay died aged 62. She was a singer (soul, gospel), member of Drinkard Singers, who later became better known as The Sweet Inspirations, and teamed with singer-songwriter Billy Vera. As a background vocalist, she worked with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, Donny Hathaway, and Wilson Pickett.
James Oldaker
On July 16, 2020, James Oldaker died aged 68. He was musician (drums, percussions), member of Rogues Five, Bob Seger Band, Leon Russell Band, Frehley’s Comet, and The Tractors, but was best known as the drummer for Eric Clapton. Oldaker recorded with musicians and bands such as The Bellamy Brothers, Asleep at the Wheel, Peter Frampton, The Gap Band, Marcy Levy, Stephen Stills, Leon Russell, Ace Frehley, Freddie King, and The Bee Gees. In August 2005, Oldaker released “Mad Dogs & Okies”, a collection celebrating the music and musicians of Oklahoma, with guest musicians Eric Clapton, Vince Gill, J. J. Cale, Willie Nelson, Ronnie Dunn, and Bonnie Bramlett.
Jacob Collier: Djesse Vol. 2
On July 19, 2019, “Hajanga Records” label released “Djesse Vol. 2”, the second album in the “Djesse” series by Jacob Collier. It was recorded in 2019 and was produced by Jacob Collier.
Personnel:
- Jacob Collier – arrangements, recording, mixing
- Kathryn Tickell – Northumbrian pipes
- Steve Vai – electric guitar
- Guimba Kouyate – acoustic guitar
- Josh Arcoleo – tenor saxophone
- Robin Mullarkey – bass
- Pino Palladino – electric bass
- Chris Thile – mandolin
- James Maddren – drums
- Sophie Collier, Suzie Collier, Becca Stevens, MARO, Hammadi Rencurrell, Barak Schmool, Bill Bland, Dave Pattman, Fabio De Oliveira – vocals
- Adam Fell, Aleigha Durand, Alessandro Melchior, Allayna O’Quinn, Alvin Chea, Andrea Haines, André Smith, Arend Liefkes, Asya Bookal, Avery Wilson, Barak Schmool, Barney Smith, Beardyman, Becca Stevens, Ben Bloomberg, Blake Morgan , Brian Mayton, Briana Marshall, Catherina Lagredelle, Celine Sylvester, Chad Lupoe, Charlie Puth, Chesroleeysia Bobb, Chris Martin, Chris Thile, Chris Wardle, Christian Euman, Claude McKnight, Claudio Somigli, Cleavon Davis, Clyde Lawrence, Cole Henry, Cory Henry, Daniel Caesar, Danielle Cornwall, Darwin Deez, David Crosby, David Thomas , Dodie, Ellen Cockerham, Eric Whitacre, Ewa Zbyszynska, Frederick Harris, Jr., Gareth Lockrane, Genevieve Artadi, Gracie Lawrence, Greg Phillinganes, Gwilym Simcock, Haley Flemons, Hamid El Kasri, Hans Zimmer, Herbie Hancock, Holland Sampson, Jack Conte, Jake Sherman, James Maddren, James Wright, Jamie Cullum, Jason Max Ferdinand, Jason Rebello, Jasper van Rosmalen, JoJo, JoPaul Scavella, Joel Kibble, Jonah Nilsson, Jonathan Dove, Jonathan Pacey, Jordan Cohen, Jose Ortega, Josh Helfferich, Jourdan Bardo, Jules Buckley, June Lee, Kashaé Whyte, Kathryn Tickell, Keviez Wilson, Khristian Dentley, Kimbra, Kobe Brown, Kristin Hall, Laura Mvula, Leo Janssen, Leonard Brown, Lianne La Havas, Lincoln Liburd, Louis Cleare, MARO, Maia Foster, Malik George, Malik McHayle, Marissa Wright, Mark Kibble, Matthew Celia, Matthew Cordner, Merrill Garbus, Michael LaTorre, Michael League, Michael Peha, Mischa Stevens, Murk Jiskoot, Mykel Inez, Naomi Parchment, Nataly Dawn, Natrickie Louissaint, Nick Smart, Nicola Hadley, Nikki Yanofsky, Noah Simon, Oumou Sangare, Patricia Williams , Pedro Martins, Pete Churchill, Quincy Jones, Rob Clark, Robert Watts, Robin Mullarkey, Rocky Borders, Roddley Point-du-Jour, Ruben Margarita, Sam Amidon, Sam Dressel, Sam Wilkes, Samella Carryl, Sophie Collier, Steve Mulligan, Steve Vai, Sumner Becker, Suzie Collier, Tank, Terell Francis-Clarke, Thomas Gould, Tom Cawley, Tom Misch, Tori Kelly, Ty$, Umar Hossain, Zaren Bennett – choir (Moon River)
- Caroline Dearnley, David Cohen, Magnus Johnston, Max Baillie, Ruth Gibson, Thomas Gould – strings
- Fiona Cruickshank – engineer
- James Yost – engineer
- Aviv Cohen – engineer
- Tom Chichester-Clark – engineer
- Emily Lazar – mastering
- Joe Zook – mixing
- Ben Bloomberg – mixing
- Astrig Akseralian – artwork
- Brock Lefferts – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Jacob Collier, except when noted.
- Intro
- Sky Above
- Bakumbe
- Make Me Cry
- Moon River – Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer
- Feel
- A Noite (interlude)
- Lua
- I Heard You Singing
- I Don’t Matter
- Here Comes the Sun – George Harrison
- Dun Dun Ba Ba – interlude
- Nebaluyo
- Do You Feel Love
- Outro
- Time to Rest Your Weary Head
Scott Stapp: The Space Between the Shadows
On July 19, 2019, “Napalm Records” label released “The Space Between the Shadows”, the third Scott Stapp studio album. It was recorded in 2019, at “Poppy Studios”, “Sienna Studios”, “The Cabin”, and was produced by Scott Stevens, Marti Frederiksen, and Kevin Howard Gruft
Personnel:
- Scott Stapp– lead vocals
- Ben Flanders – guitar, backing vocals
- Yiannis Papadopoulos – lead guitar
- Sammy Hudson – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Dango Cellan – drums
- Marti Frederiksen– engineer
- Kevin Howard Gruft – engineer
- Chase Baseford – mixing
Track listing:
- World I Used to Know – Marti Frederiksen, Zac Maloy, Scott Stapp, Scott Stevens
- Name – Marti Frederiksen, Scott Stapp, Scott Stevens
- Purpose for Pain – Kevin Howard Gruft, Scott Stapp
- Heaven in Me – Marti Frederiksen, Zac Maloy, Scott Stapp, Scott Stevens
- Survivor – Blair Daly, Marty Frederiksen, Zac Maloy, Scott Stapp, Scott Stevens
- Wake Up Call – Marti Frederiksen, Scott Stapp, Scott Stevens
- Dace of the Sun – Marti Frederiksen, Zac Maloy, Scott Stapp, Scott Stevens
- Red Clouds – Marti Frederiksen, Zac Maloy, Scott Stapp
- Gone Too Soon – Blair Daly, Zac Maloy, Scott Stapp
- Ready to Love – Marti Frederiksen, Zac Maloy, Scott Stapp, Scott Stevens
- Mary’s Crying – Blair Daly, Zac Maloy, Scott Stapp
- Last Hallelujah – Marti Frederiksen, Zac Maloy, Scott Stapp, Scott Stevens
Kristin Hersh: Crooked
On July 19, 2010, “Throwing Music” label released “Crooked”, the eight Kristin Hersh studio album. It was recorded in 2010 and was produced by Kristin Hersh.
Personnel:
- Kristin Hersh- all vocals and instruments
- Steve Rizzo – recording, mixing
- Joe Gastwirt – mastering
- Jesse von Doom – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Kristin Hersh.
- Mississippi Kite
- Moan
- Sand
- Glass
- Fortune
- Coals
- Crooked
- Krait
- Flooding
- Rubidoux
Chick Corea: Three Quartets
In July 1981, “Stretch Records” label released “Three Quartets” the 23rd Chick Corea album. It was recorded January – February 1981, at “Mad Hatter Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Chick Corea.
Personnel:
- Chick Corea– piano, drums
- Michael Brecker– tenor saxophone
- Eddie Gómez– double bass
- Steve Gadd– drums
- Bernie Kirsh – recording, mixing
- Duncan Aldrich – engineer assistant
- Stephen Marcussen – remastering
- Sonny Mediana – design
- Andy Baltimore – creative director
- Dan Serrano – design
- Andy Ruggirello – design
- Darryl Pitt – photography
- Susan Garson – project coordinator
- Richard Veloso – art producer
- Joel Strote – associate executive producer
- Adam Zelinka – post producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Chick Corea except where noted.
- Quartet No. 1
- Quartet No. 3
- Quartet No. 2 – Part I (Dedicated to Duke Ellington)
- Quartet No. 2 – Part II (Dedicated to John Coltrane)
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