Lone Star: Firing on All Six

In August 1977, “CBS” label released “Firing on All Six”, the second Lone Star album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Gary Lyons.

Personnel:

  • John Sloman – lead and harmony vocals
  • Tony Smith – guitar, harmony vocals
  • Paul Chapman – guitar
  • Rik Worsnop – keyboards
  • Pete Hurley bass
  • Dixie Lee – drums, percussion
  • Jeff Wayne – arranger, conductor
  • Les May, Simon Cantwell – artwork, design

Track listing:

  1. The Bells of berlin – Paul Chapman, Dixie Lee Tony Smith, Rick Worsnop, John Sloman, Pete Hurley
  2. The Ballad of Crafty Jack – John Sloman, Tony Smith, Paul Chapman, Rick Worsnop, Pete Hurley, Dixie Lee
  3. Time lays Down – John Sloman, Tony Smith, Paul Chapman, Rick Worsnop, Pete Hurley, Dixie Lee
  4. Hypnotic Mover – Paul Chapman, Dixie Lee, Tony Smith, Rick Worsnop, John Sloman, Pete Hurley
  5. Lovely Lubina – Paul Chapman, Dixie Lee, Tony Smith, Rick Worsnop, John Sloman, Pete Hurley
  6. Seasons in Your Eyes – Paul Chapman, Dixie Lee, Rick Worsnop, Tony Smith, Pete Hurley, John Sloman
  7. Rivers Overflowing – Paul Chapman, Dixie Lee, Tony Smith, Rick Worsnop, John Sloman, Pete Hurley
  8. All of Us to All of You – Paul Chapman, Dixie Lee, Tony Smith, Rick Worsnop, John

Artful Dodger: Honor Among Thieves

In August 1976, “Columbia” label released “Honor Among Thieves”, the second Artful Dodger album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Edward Leonetti and Jack Douglas.

Personnel:

  1. Billy Paliselli- lead vocals
  2. Gary Herrewig – lead guitar, backing vocals
  3. Gary Cox – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  4. Steve Cooper – bass
  5. Steve Brigida – drums, percussion
  6. Eric Troyer – piano
  7. Edward Leonetti – harmonium
  8. John Jansen – engineer
  9. Corky Stasiak – engineer assistant
  10. George Marino – mastering
  11. John Berg – design
  12. Robert Biro – design
  13. Menken-Seltzer – photography
  14. Jack Douglas – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Gary Herrewig and Billy Paliselli, except where note,

  1. Honor Among Thieves
  2. Not Enoughi
  3. Scream
  4. Keep A-Knockin’ – Perry Bradford
  5. Keep Me Happy
  6. Remember
  7. Dandelion – Gary Cox
  8. Hey Boys
  9. Good Fun – Gary Cox

Climax Blues Band: Stamp Album

In August 1975, “Sire” label released “Stamp Album”, the eight Climax Blues Band album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Peter Haycock, Richard Jones, Colin Cooper, Derek Holt and John Cuffley.

Personnel:

  • Peter Haycock – vocals, acoustic, slide and lead guitar, mixing
  • Richard Jones – vocals, bass, piano, electric piano, grand piano, Hammond Organ, clavinet, acoustic guitar, mixing
  • Derek Holt – vocals, bass, fretless bass, vibraphone, mixing
  • John Cuffley – vocals, drums, percussion, mixing
  • Colin Cooper – vocals, soprano and alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, mixing
  • Alan Varner, Geoff Emerick, Godfrey Diamond – engineer
  • Clearmountain – engineer, mixing
  • James Flournoy Holmes – design
  • Lee Marshall – photography
  • Richard Gottehrer – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Haycock, Richard Jones, Colin Cooper, Derek Holt and John Cuffley.

  1. Using the Power
  2. Mr. Goodtime
  3. I Am Constant
  4. Running Out of Time
  5. Sky High
  6. Rusty Nail / The Devil Knows
  7. Loosen Up
  8. Spirit Returning
  9. Cobra

John Sebastian: Tarzana Kid

In August 1974, “Reprise” label released “Tarzana Kid”, the sixth John Sebastian album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Erik Jacobsen and John Sebastian.

Personnel:

  1. John Sebastian – vocals, acoustic, electric and rhythm guitar, banjo, marimba, harmonica, autoharp, dulcimer, arranger
  2. Ry Cooder – mandolin, slide guitar
  3. Lowell George – vocal, harmony vocals, guitar
  4. Amos Garrett – guitar
  5. Russell Dushiell – guitar
  6. Jerry McKuen – guitar
  7. Ron Koss – guitar
  8. Buddy Emmons – steel guitar
  9. David Grisman – mandolin
  10. Kenny Altman – bass
  11. Milt Holland – drums
  12. Jim Gordon – drums
  13. Kelly Shanahan – drums
  14. Bobbye Hall – congas
  15. David Lindley – fiddle
  16. Richie Olson – clarinet
  17. Pinter Sisters – vocals
  18. Emmylou Harris – vocal
  19. Phil Everly – backing vocals
  20. Donn Landee, John Boyd, Peter Granet, Steve Jarvis – engineer
  21. Basin St. Graphics – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by John Sebastian, except where noted.

  1. Sitting In Limbo – Guilly Bright, Jimmy Cliff
  2. Friends Again
  3. Dixie Chicken – Fred Martin, Lowell George
  4. Stories We Could Tell
  5. Face Of Appalachia – John Sebastian, Lowell George
  6. Wild Wood Flowers – traditional
  7. Wild About My Lovin’ – traditional
  8. Singing The Blues – Melvin Endsley
  9. Sportin’ Life – Joe Butler, Steve Boone, Zal Yanovsky
  10. Harpoon – E. Jacobsen, K. Shanahan, K. Altman, Neopolitan, R. Koss

Ian Matthews: Valley Hi

In August 1973, “Elektra” label released “Valley Hi”, the fourth Ian Matthews album. It was recorded in 1973, at “The Countryside Studio”, and was produced by Michael Nesmith.

Personnel:

  • Ian Matthews – vocals, guitar, arranger
  • David Barry – keyboards
  • Jay Lacy – guitar
  • Michael Nesmith – guitar, steel guitar
  • Bobby Warford – guitar
  • Orville J. Rhodes – steel guitar
  • Byron Berline – fiddle
  • Billy Graham – bass, fiddle
  • Danny Lane – drums
  • Fritz Richmond – engineer 
  • Terry Dunavan – engineer
  • Robert L. Heimall – art direction
  • Bruce Atkins – artwork
  • Paul Slaughter – photography
  • John Paul Endress – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Matthews, except where noted.

  1. Keep On Sailing
  2. Old Man at the Mill – traditional
  3. Shady Lies – Richard Thompson
  4. These Days – Jackson Browne
  5. Leaving Alone
  6. 7 Bridges Road – Steve Young
  7. Save Your Sorrows
  8. What Are You Waiting For – Randy Newman
  9. Propinquity – Michael Nesmith
  10. Blue Blue Day – Don Gibson

Anavitória: O Tempo É Agora

On August 3, 2018, “Forasteiro” and “Universal” labels released “O Tempo É Agora”, the second Anavitória studio album. It was recorded May – June 2018, and was produced by Tiago Iorc and Moogie Canazio. In 2019, the album won the “Latin Grammy” forBest Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album”.

Personnel:

  • Ana Caetano – lead vocals
  • Vitória Falcão – lead vocals
  • Mike Tulio – co lead vocals
  • Tim Pierce – guitars
  • Roberto Pollo – keyboards
  • Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards
  • Sean Hurley — bass
  • Jamie Wollam — drums
  • Moogie Canazio – recording engineer, digital editing
  • Matt Wolach, Bo Bodnar, June Murakawa, Daniel Pampury = recording engineer assistant
  • Felipe Simas – executive producer
  • Isadora Silveira – production manager

Track listing:

  1. Ai, Amor – Ana Caetano
  2. Porgue Eu Te Amo – Ana Caetano, Tiago lorc
  3. Calendário – Ana Caetano
  4. Outrória – Ana Caetano, Mike Tulio
  5. A Gentle Junto – Ana Caetano, Tiago lorc
  6. O Tempo É Agora – Ana Caetano, Vitória Falcão
  7. Preta – Ana Caetano
  8. Canção de Hotel – Ana Caetano, Mike Tulio
  9. Cecilia – Ana Caetano
  10. Se Tudo Acaba – Ana Caetano, Mike Tulio

Jackie McLean: Makin’ the Changes

In August 1960, “New Jazz” label released “Makin’ the Changes”, the sixteen Jackie Mclean album. It was recorded February – August 1957, at “van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, NJ, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.

Personnel:

  • Jackie McLean – alto sax
  • Mal Waldron – piano
  • Gil Coggins – piano
  • Curtis Fuller – trombone
  • Webster Young – trumpet
  • Arthur Phipps – bass
  • Paul Chambers – bass
  • Louis Hayes – drums
  • Art Taylor – drums

Track listing:

  1. Bean and the Boys – Coleman Hawkins 
  2. What’s New? – Bob Haggart, Johnny Burke
  3. I Never Knew – Gus Kahn, Ted Fiorito
  4. I Hear a Rhapsody – Dick Gasparre, George Fragos, Jack Baker
  5. Jackie’s Ghost – Ray Draper
  6. Chasin’ the Bird – Charlie Parker

B. B. King: My Kind of Blues

In August 1960, “Crown” label released “My Kind of Blues”, the seventh B. B. King studio album. It was recorded 1959 – 1960, at “Chess Records Studios” in Chicago.

Personnel:

  • B.B. King – vocals, guitar
  • Lloyd Glenn – piano
  • Ralph Hamilton – bass
  • Jessie Sailes – drums
  • Hobco Arts – design
  • Joseph Tauber – photography
  • John Marlo – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now – B.B. King, Joe Josea
  2. Mr. Pawnbroker – B.B. King, Jules Taub
  3. Understand – Cecil Gant
  4. Someday Baby – Lightnin’ Hopkins
  5.  Driving Wheel – Roosevelt Sykes
  6. Walking Dr. Bill – Doctor Clayton
  7. My Own Fault – B.B. King
  8. Catfish Blues – Robert Petway, Joe Josea, B.B. King
  9. Hold That Train – Doctor Clayton
  10. Please Set a Date – Minnie McCoy

Jackie McLean: New Soil

In August 1959, “Blue Note” label released “New Soil”, the fifteen Jackie McLean album. It was recorded in May 1959, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, NJ, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
  • Donald Byrd – trumpet
  • Walter Davis Jr. – piano
  • Paul Chambers – bass
  • Pete LaRoca – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Walter Davis Jr. except where noted.

  1. Hip Strut – Jackie McLean
  2. Minor Apprehension – Jackie McLean
  3. Greasy
  4. Sweet Cakes
  5. Davis Cup