On May 28, 2008, Jerald Kolbrak aka Jerry Cole died aged 68. He was musician (guitar), started the career in the bands The Champs (together with Glen Campbell), and Gee Cee’s. He has worked as session musician with many famous musicians and bands including The Byrds, Nancy Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Roger McGuinn, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Aretha Franklin, The Righteous Brothers, Little Richard, Dean Martin, Merle Haggard, Ray Charles, Tony Orlando & Dawn, Lou Rawls, Johnny Rivers, Gregg Allman, Lee Hazlewood, Blood Sweat & Tears, Kenny Rogers, Neil Diamond, Steely Dan and Isaac Hayes.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Squackett: A Life Within a Day
On May 28, 2012, “Esoteric Antenna” label released “A Life Within a Day”, the only Squackett studio album. It was recorded in 2012, and was produced by Roger King.
Personnel:
- Chris Squire– vocals, bass
- Steve Hackett– vocals, guitars, harmonica
- Roger King – keyboards
- Jeremy Stacey– drums
- Amanda Lehmann – backing vocals
- Christine Townsend – viola, violin
- Richard Stewart – cello
- Dick Driver – double bass
- Roger King – programming
- Xu Bing– cover image
- Jon Brewer– licensing
- Mark Powell – project coordinator
- Vicky Powell – coordination
- Phil Smee– artwork, design
- Angéla Vicedomini – photography
- Maurizio Vicedomini – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Steve Hackett, Chris Squire and Roger King, except where noted.
- A Life Within a Day
- Tail Ships
- Divided Self – Steve Hackett, Chris Squire, Roger King, Nick Clabburn
- Aliens – Steve Hackett, Chris Squire, Roger King, Fran Healy
- Sea of Smiles
- The Summer backwards
- Stormchaser
- Can’t Stop the Rain – Steve Hackett, Chris Squire, Roger King, Gerard Johnson, Simon Sessler
- Perfect Love Song – Steve Hackett, Chris Squire, Roger King, Gerard Johnson
Lee Morgan: Leeway
In May 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Leeway”, the twelve Lee Morgan album. It was recorded in April 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Lee Morgan- trumpet
- Jackie McLean- alto saxophone
- Bobby Timmons- piano
- Paul Chambers- bass
- Art Blakey- drums
Track listing:
- These Are Soulful Days – Cal Massey
- The Lion and the Wolff – Lee Morgan
- Midtown Blues – Jackie McLean
- Nakatini Suite – Cal Massey
Grant Green: Grant’s First Stand
In May 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Grant’s First Stand”, the debut Grant Green studio album. It was recorded in January 1961, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Grant Green– guitar
- Baby Face Willette– organ
- Ben Dixon– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Grant Green except where noted.
- Miss Ann’s Tempo
- Lullaby of the Leaves – Bernice Petkere, Joe Young
- Blues for Willarene
- Baby’s Minor Lope – Baby Face Willette
- ‘Tain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do – Porter Grainger
- A Wee Bit O’Green
Freddie Redd Quintet: Shades of Redd
In May 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Shades of Redd”, the fifth Freddie Redd album. It was recorded in August 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Freddie Redd– piano
- Jackie McLean- alto saxophone
- Tina Brooks- tenor saxophone
- Paul Chambers- bass
- Louis Hayes- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Freddie Redd
- The Thespian
- Blues, Blues, Blues
- Shadows
- Melanie
- Swift
- Just a Ballad for My Baby
- Olé
Big Big Train: Folklore
On May 27, 2016, “English Electric” label released “Folklore”, the ninth Big Big Train studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “English Electric Studios”, “Aubitt Studios”, “Real World Studios”, “Sweetwater Studios”, “Ashwood Studios”, “Regal Lane Studios” and was produced by David Longdon, Nick D’Virgilio, Greg Spawton, Andy Poole, Dave Gregory, Danny Manners, Rachel Hall and Rikard Sjöblom.
Personnel:
- David Longdon- lead vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion
- Nick D’Virgilio- drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Greg Spawton – bass guitar, bass pedals, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Andy Poole – acoustic guitar, mandolin, keyboards, backing vocals
- Dave Gregory- electric guitars
- Danny Manners – keyboards, double bass
- Rachel Hall – violin, viola, cello, backing vocals
- Rikard Sjöblom – keyboards, electric guitars, accordion, backing vocals
- Evie Anderson – cello
- Keith Hobday – viola
- Lucy Curnow – violin
- Dave Desmond – trombone, brass arrangements
- Ben Godfrey – trumpet, cornet
- John Storey – euphonium
- Nick Stones – French horn
- Sotos Yiasimi – recording
- Mark Hornsby – recording
- Rob Aubrey – mixing, mastering
- Sarah Louise Ewing – paintings
- Andy Poole – design
- Simon Hogg – photography
Track listing:
- Folklore – David Longdon
- Along the Ridgeway – Greg Spawton
- Salisbury Giant – Greg Spawton
- London Plane – Greg Spawton
- Mudlarks – Greg Spawton
- Lost Rivers of London – Greg Spawton
- The Transit of Venus Across the Sun – Greg Spawton
- Wassail – David Longdon
- Winkie – David Longdon
- Brooklands – Greg Spawton
- Telling the Bees – David Longdon
Frost: Falling Satellites
On May 27, 2016, “InsideOut” label released “Falling Satellites”, the third Frost studio album. It was recorded in 2016, at “The Cube” in London, “The Outhouse” in Reading and was produced by Jem Godfrey.
Personnel:
- Jem Godfrey– vocals, keyboards, piano, lap steel guitar
- John Mitchell– vocals, electric guitars, violin
- Nathan King– bass guitar
- Craig Blundell– drums
- Joe Satriani– guitar solo
- Lee Slater – engineer
- John Davis – mastering
- Paul Tippett – art direction, design
- Tom Barnes – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Jem Godfrey, except where noted.
- First Day
- Numbers
- Towerblock
- Signs – Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell
- Lights Out
- Heartstrings – Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell
- Closer to the Sun
- The Raging Against the Dying of the Light Blues
- Nice Day for It…- Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell
- Hypoventilate
- Last Day
Joshua Redman and The Bad Plus: The Bad Plus
On May 25, 2015, “Nonesuch” label released “The Bad Plus”, album by Joshua Redman and The Bad Plus (the 17th Joshua Redman album). It was recorded in 2015, at “Brooklyn Recording” in New York City, and was produced by Joshua Redman, Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King.
Personnel:
- Joshua Redman– saxophone
- Ethan Iverson– piano
- Reid Anderson– bass
- David King– drums
Track listing:
- As This Moment Slips Away – Reid Anderson
- Beauty has It Hard – David King
- County Seat – Ethan Iverson
- The Mending – Joshua Redman
- Dirty Blonde – Reid Anderson
- Faith Through Error – Ethan Iverson
- Lack the Faith But Not the Wine – Reid Anderson
- Friend of Foe – Joshua Redman
- Silence Is the Question – Reid Anderson
Unknown Mortal Orchestra: Multi-Love
On May 26, 2015, “Jagjaguwar” label released “Multi-Love”, the third Unknown Mortal Orchestra studio album. It was recorded 2014 – 2015, and was produced by Ruban Nielson, Kody Nielson and Jacob Portrait.
Personnel:
- Ruban Nielson– vocals, guitar, synthesizer, bass, percussion, sitar, hurdy gurdy, strings, engineer, mixing, layout
- Kody Nielson – drums, percussion, piano, synthesizer, backing vocals, additional engineering
- Jacob Portrait – bass, additional engineering
- Riley Geare – additional drums, percussion, additional engineering
- Chris Nielson – horns
- Duke Aipolani – percussion
- Bob Ludwig– mastering
- Marla Celeste – cover image
- Miles Johnson – layout
Track listing:
- Multi – Love – Ruban Nielson, Kody Nielson
- Like Acid Rain – Ruban Nielson, Kody Nielson
- Ur Life One Night – Ruban Nielson
- Can’t Kepp Checking My Phone – Ruban Nielson, Jacob Portrait
- Extreme Wealth and Casual Cruelty – Ruban Nielson, Chris Nielson
- The World is Crowded – Ruban Nielson, Kody Nielson
- Stage of Screen – Ruban Nielson, Kody Nielson
- Necessary Evil – Ruban Nielson, Kody Nielson, Chris Nielson
- Puzzles – Ruban Nielson
Con Funk Shun: Candy
On May 26, 1979, “Mercury” label released “Candy”, the fifth Con Funk Shun album. It was recorded December 1978 – April 1979, at “The Automatt” in San Francisco, and was produced by Michaell Cooper, Louis A. McCall, Felton Pilate, Karl Fuller, Cedric Martin, Danny Thomas and Paul Harrell.
Personnel:
- Michael Vernon Cooper – lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, electric sitar, percussion
- Louis A. McCall– vocals, drums, electronic drums, percussion
- Felton C. Pilate– lead vocals, trombone, trumpet, electric piano, synthesizer, percussion
- Karl Fuller – vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, percussion
- Paul Harrell – vocals, soprano and tenor saxophone, flute, percussion
- Cedric Martin – lead vocals, bass guitar, percussion
- Danny A. Thomas – vocals, clavinet, organ, electric piano, synthesizer, percussion
- Skip Scarborough– clavinet, piano
- Sheila Escovedo– timbales
- Jack Trotter, Michael Alexander – trumpet
- Bill Summers– congas
- Roger Glenn – flute
- David Crawford – string arrangements, conductor
- Terry Adams – concertmaster
- Greg Blockman – MC
- Leslie Ann Jones – engineer
- Don Cody – engineer, remix
- Chris Minto, Chuck Gebhart, Ken Kessie, Stacy Baird – engineer assistant
- Fred Catero – remix
- Joe Hansch – mastering
- Darris Destiny – art direction
- John Youss – cover lettering
- Jim Cornfield – photography
- Skip Scarborough – co – producer
- Linda Lou McCall – production assistant
Track listing:
All tracks by Michaell Cooper, Louis A. McCall, Felton Pilate, Karl Fuller, Cedric Martin, Danny Thomas and Paul Harrell.
- Fire When Ready
- Chase Me
- Not Ready
- Da Lady
- Candy
- (Let Me Put) Love On Your Mind
- Main Slice
- Images
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