Monthly Archives: December 2023
Lee Konitz and Peggy Stern: Lunasea
On December 31, 1992, “Soul Note” label released “Lunasea”, album by Lee Konitz and Peggy Stern. It was recorded in January 1992, at “Sear Sound Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Lee Konitz and Peggy Stern.
Personnel:
- Lee Konitz – alto saxophone
- Peggy Stern – piano
- Vic Juris – guitar
- Harvie Swartz – bass
- Jeff Williams – drums
- Guilherme Franco – percussion
- Michael MacDonald – recording
- Gennaro Carone – mastering
- Xerios – artwork
- Ann Kiehm – painting
- Art Lange – liner notes
- Giovanni Bonandrini – executive producer
Track listing:
All tarcks by Peggy Stern, except where noted.
- Subconscious Lee II – Lee Konitz
- Femaleon – Lee Konitz, Peggy Stern
- Bossa Tia
- The Final Blow – Lee Konitz, Peggy Stern
- Lunasea
- Matter of Opinion
- The Aerie
- Leeway
- Stanbye
- To Peggy – Vic Juris, Lee Konitz
- Solo Too
- Opertune
- Djuo – Lee Konitz, Peggy Stern
- S’gone
- P.S. – Lee Konitz, Peggy Stern
The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Walk That Walk, Talk That Talk
In December 1991, “Epic Associated” label released “Walk That Walk, Talk That Talk”, the eight Fabulous Thunderbirds (The) album. It was recorded in 1991, at “The Site” in San Rafael, California, “House of Music” in West Orange, New Jersey, and was produced by Steve Jordan.
Personnel:
- Kim Wilson – vocals, harmonica
- Duke Robillard – vocals, guitar
- Kid Bangham – guitar
- Steve Jordan – guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- Austin de Lone – keyboards
- Preston Hubbard – electric and upright bass
- Fran Christina – drums, percussion
- The Gospel Hummingbirds – backing vocals
- Bruce Barris – engineer
- Charles Conrad – engineer
- Don Smith – engineer
- Mike Weisinger – engineer
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Tony Sellari – art direction
- Alan Messer – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Kim Wilson, except where noted.
- Twist of the Knife – Chuck Jones, Rick Giles, Kim Wilson
- Ain’t That a Lot of Love – Deanie Parker, Homer Banks
- Work Together
- Born to Love You – Duke Robillard
- Need Somebody to Love – Jerry Lynn Williams, Kim Wilson
- Feelin’ Good – Herman “Junior” Parker
- Roller Coaster
- Sweet Thang
- Can’t Stop Rockin’
- When I Get Home – Kim Wilson, Rick Giles
- Paralyzed
Conan Osiris: Adoro Bolos
On December 30, 2017, “AVNL Records” label released “Adoro Bolos”, the second Conan Osiris album. It was recorded in 2017, and was produced by Conan Osiris.
Personnel:
- Conan Osiris – vocal, recording, mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Conan Osiris.
- Borrego
- Celulitite
- Adoro Bolos
- Ein Angel
- 100 Paciencia
- Barcos
- Nasce Nas Acucenas
- Nada Nada Nada Nada
- Titanique
- Ave Lagrima
- Obrigado
Benny Carter: Benny Carter Meets Oscar Peterson
In December 1986, “Pablo” label released “Benny Carter Meets Oscar Peterson”, album by Benny Carter and Oscar Peterson (the 27 Benny Carter album overall).It was recorded in November 1986, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
- Benny Carter – alto saxophone
- Oscar Peterson – piano
- Joe Pass – guitar
- Dave Young – double bass
- Martin Drew – drums
- Allen Sides – engineer
- Sheldon Marks – design
- Norman Granz – layout
Track listing:
- Just Friends – John Klemmer, Sam M. Lewis
- Sweet Lorraine – Cliff Burwell, Mitchell Parish
- Baubles, Bangles and Beads – Robert C. Wright, George Forrest, Alexander Borodin
- It’s a Wonderful World – Harold Adamson, Jan Savitt, Johnny Watson
- If I Had You – Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly, Ted Shapiro
- Whispering – Richard H. Coburn, Vincent Rose, John Schoenberger
- Some Kind of Blues – Benny Carter, Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson: A Tribute To My Friends
In December 1983, “Pablo” label released “A Tribute to My Friends”, the 183rd Oscar Peterson album. It was recorded in November 1983, at “Fantasy Studios” in Berkeley, California, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
- Oscar Peterson – piano
- Joe Pass – guitar
- Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – double bass
- Martin Drew – drums
- Phil Edwards – engineer
- Joe Gastwirt – lacquer cut
- Sheldon Marks – layout, design
- Norman Granz – layout, design, liner notes
Track listing:
- Blueberry Hill – Vincent Rose, Al Lewis, Larry Stock
- Sometimes I’m Happy (Sometimes I’m Blue) – Clifford Grey, Leo Robin, Vincent Youmans
- Stuffy – Coleman Hawkins
- Birk’s Works – Dizzy Gillespie
- Cotton Tail – Duke Ellington
- Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be?) – Jimmy Davis, Roger (“Ram”) Ramirez, James Sherman
- A-Tisket, A-Tasket – Van Alexander, Ella Fitzgerald
- Rockin’ Chair – Hoagy Carmichael
- Now’s the Time – Charlie Parker
Sarah Vaughn: I Love Brazil
In December 1977, “Pablo” label released “I Love Brazil!”, the 39th Sarah Vaughan album. It was recorded October – November 1977, and was produced by Aloisio de Oliveira.
Personnel:
- Sarah Vaughan – vocals
- Dorival Caymmi – vocals
- Milton Nascimento – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Dori Caymmi – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Nelson Angelo – electric guitar
- Hélio Delmiro – electric guitar
- Antônio Carlos Jobim – piano
- Edson Frederico – piano, orchestration, piano
- José Roberto Bertrami – electric piano, organ
- Mauricio Einhorn – harmonica
- Sergio Barroso – acoustic bass
- Claudio Bertrami – acoustic bass
- Novelli – electric bass
- Wilson das Neves – drums
- Robertinho Silva – drums
- Ariovaldo – percussion
- Chico Batera – percussion
- Luna – percussion
- Marçal – percussion
- Danilo Caymmi – flute
- Paulo Jobim – flute
- Mário Jorge Bruno – engineer
- Tamaki Beck – mastering
- Durval Ferreira – creative director
- Sheldon Marks – design, layout design
- Norman Granz – design, layout design, liner notes
Track listing:
- If You Went Away (Preciso Aprender a Ser Só) – Ray Gilbert, Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
- Triste – Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Roses and Roses (Das Rosas) – Dorival Caymmi, Ray Gilbert
- Empty Faces (Vera Cruz) – Lani Hall, Milton Nascimento
- I Live to Love You (Morrer de Amor) – Oscar Castro-Neves, Luverci Fiorini, Gilbert
- The Face I Love (Seu Encanto) – Ray Gilbert, Carlos Pingarilho, Marcos Valle
- Courage (Coragem) – Milton Nascimento, Cootie Williams
- The Day It Rained (Chuva) – Pedro Camargo, Durval Ferreira, Ray Gilbert
- A Little Tear (Razão de Viver) – Deodato, Gilbert, P.S. Valle
- Like a Lover (Cantador) – Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Dori Caymmi, Nelson Motta
The Trammps: Disco Inferno
On December 29, 1976, “Atlantic” label released “Disco Inferno”, the fourth Trammps (The) album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Sigma Sound” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was produced by Norman Harris, Ronald Baker, Ron “Have Mercy” Kersey and Earl Young.
Personnel:
- Jimmy Ellis – lead vocal
- Robert Upchurch – lead and baritone vocal
- Earl Young – bass vocal, drums
- Harold Wade – first tenor
- Stanley Wade – second tenor
- Norman Harris, Bobby Eli, T.J. Tindall – guitars
- Allen Felder, Ronald Tyson – tambourines
- Ron “Have Mercy” Kersey, T.G. Conway, Bruce Gray, Carlton Kent – keyboards
- Ronald Baker – bass
- Larry Washington, Robert Cupit – congas
- Barbara Ingram, Carla Benson, Evette Benton – backing vocals
- Don Renaldo and His Strings and Horns
- Flash Wilson – The Trammps’ M.C.
- Dirk Devlin – recording
- Carl Peruolo – recording
- Carla Bandini – engineer assistant
- Arthur Stoppe – engineer assistant
- Peter Humphreys – engineer assistant
- Tom Moulton – mixing
- Jose Rodriguez – mastering
Track listing:
- Body Contact Contract – Norman Harris, Bruce Gray, Jimmy Hendricks
- Starvin’ – Allan Felder, Ronald Tyson, Norman Harris, Earl Young
- I Feel Like I’ve Been Livin’ (On the Dark Side of the Moon) – Ronald Baker
- Disco Inferno – Leroy Green, Ron Kersey
- Don’t Burn No Bridges – Allan Felder, Ronald Tyson, T. G. Conway
- You Touch My Hot Line – Jerry Akins, Johnny Bellmon, Victor Drayton, Reginald Turner
Gary Burton Quintet: Ring
In 1974, “ECM” label released “Ring”, album by Gary Burton Quintet with Eberhard Weber (the 23rd Gary Burton albun overall). It was recorded in July 1974, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.
Personnel:
- Gary Burton – vibraharp
- Eberhard Weber – double bass
- Mick Goodrick – guitar
- Pat Metheny – guitar, electric 12-string guitar
- Steve Swallow – bass guitar
- Bob Moses – percussion
- Martin Wieland – engineer
- Frieder Grindler – layout
- Tadayuki Naito – cover, photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Mike Gibbs, except where noted.
- Mevlevia – Mick Goodrick
- Unfinished Sympathy
- Tunnel of Love
- Intrude
- Silent Spring – Carla Bley
- The Colours of Chloë – Eberhard Weber
Joe Pass: Virtuoso
In December 1973, “Pablo” label released “Virtuoso”, the tenth Joe Pass album. It was recorded in August 1973, at “MGM Recording Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
- Joe Pass – guitar
- Dennis Sands – engineer
- Phil Stern – photography
- Benny Green – liner notes
Track listing:
- Night and Day – Cole Porter
- Stella by Starlight – Victor Young
- Here’s That Rainy Day – Jimmy Van Heusen
- My Old Flame – Arthur Johnston
- How High the Moon – Morgan Lewis
- Cherokee – Ray Noble
- Sweet Lorraine – Cliff Burwell
- Have You Met Miss Jones? – Richard Rodgers
- ‘Round Midnight – Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams
- All the Things You Are – Jerome Kern
- Blues for Alican – Joe Pass
- The Song Is You – Jerome Kern
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