On July 9, 2022, Barbara Gracey Thompson MBE died aged 77. She was musician (saxophone) and composer, founding member of United Jazz and Rock Ensemble, Barbara Thompson’s Jubiaba, and Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia, but was best known as member of Colosseum. She recorded with The She Trinity, Howard Riley Trio, Michael Gibbs, Keef Hartley Band, Jon Hiseman, Manfred Mann’s Eart Band, Neil Ardley, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Marti Webb, Rod Argent, Jeff Wohlgenannt, Kate Westbrook and Mike Westbrook.
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Burton Cummings: Dream of a Child
In July 1979, “Portrait” label released “Dream of a Child”, the third Burton Cummings studio album. It was recorded in 1979, at “Studio 55”, “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Burton Cummings.
Personnel:
- Burton Cummings – vocals, grand piano, piano, synthesizer, clavinet, percussion
- Randy Bachman – acoustic and electric guitars, percussion
- Trevor Veitch – acoustic guitar
- Dick Wagner – lead guitar
- Steve Cropper – guitar
- Jeff Baxter – electric guitar
- Norman MacPherson – electric guitar
- Tom Brumley – pedal steel guitar
- Jimmy Phillips – organ
- Bill Payne – synthesizer
- Ian Gardiner – electric bass
- Jim Gordon – drums
- Jeff Porcaro – drums
- Rick Shlosser – drums
- Phyllis St. James – percussion
- Jim Horn – alto saxophone
- Plas Johnson – saxophone
- Becky Lopez, Sherlie Matthews, Venetta Fields – backing vocals
- The Cherokee Studio All Stars – handclaps
- Steve Madaio – horns arrangements, horns conductor
- Bruce Robb – engineer
- Howard Steele – engineer, mixing
- Gabe Veltri, Larold Rebhurn, Tim Dennen – engineer assistant
- Alent Zelen – mastering
- Pacific Eye & Ear – design
- Alan Dockery – photography
- Jim Martin – production coordinator
Track listing:
All tracks by Burton Cummings, except where noted.
- Break It to Them Gently
- Hold On, I’m Coming – David Porter, Isaac Hayes
- I Will Play a Rhapsody
- Wait by the Water – Bobby Darin
- When a Man Loves a Woman – Andrew Wright, Calvin Lewis
- Shinny Stockings – Frank Foster, Jon Hendricks
- Guns, Guns, Guns
- Takes a Fool to Love a Fool
- Meanin’ So Much
- It All Comes Together
- Roll with the Punches
- Dream of a Child – David Forman
Dwight Twilley Band: Sincerely
In July 1976, “Shelter Records” label released “Sincerely”, the debut Dwight Twilley Band album. It was recorded 1974 – 1976, and was produced by Dwight Twilley and Phil Seymour.
Personnel:
- Dwight Twilley – lead and harmony vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica
- Phil Seymour – lead and harmony vocals, bass, drums, percussion
- Bill Pitcock IV – lead guitar
- Roger Linn – lead guitar, bass
- Leon Russell – piano, bass
- Johnny Johnson – bass
- Jerry Naifeh – drums
- Jim Barth, Roger Harris, Roger Linn, Robin Cable, Ted Sharp, Bob Schaper, John Harkin – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Dwight Twilley.
- I’m on Fire
- Could Be Love
- Feeling in the Dark
- You Were So Warm
- I’m Losing You
- Sincerely
- TV
- Release Me
- Three Persons
- Baby Let’s Cruise
- England
- Just Like the Sun
The Maine: XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time
On July 9, 2021, “Photo Finish Records” label released “XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time”, the eighth Maine (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2020, at “8123 Studio”, and was produced by Matt Keller, Andrew Goldstein, Colby Wedgeworth, John O’Callaghan, Jared Monaco, Kennedy Brock, Garret Nickelsen and Pat Kirch.
Personnel:
- John O’Callaghan – vocals, guitar, piano
- Jared Monaco – lead guitar
- Kennedy Brock – rhythm guitar
- Garret Nickelsen – bass guitar, synths
- Pat Kirch – drums
- Matt Keller – engineer
- Neal Avron – mixing
- Dan Lancaster – mixing
- Rich Raun – design, creative director
- Guadalupe Bustos – photography
- Dirk Mai – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Garrett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, and Pat Kirch except where noted.
- Sticky – Garrett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Andrew Goldstein
- Lips
- Love in Real Time
- High Forever – Garrett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Andrew Goldstein
- April 7th – Garrett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Colby Wedgeworth
- If Your Light Goes Out – Garrett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Colby Wedgeworth
- Pretender
- Dirty, Pretty, Beautiful – Garrett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Colby Wedgeworth
- Anxiety in Real Time – Garrett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Colby Wedgeworth
- Face Towards the Sun
Inhaler: It Won’t Always Be Like This
On July 9, 2021, “Polydor” label released “It Won’t Always Be Like This”, the debut Inhaler studio album. It was recorded 2020 – 2021, at “Narcissus Studio” in London, and was produced by Antony Genn.
Personnel:
- Elijah Hewson – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, piano, drum programming, handclaps, artwork
- John Jenkinson – acoustic and electric guitar, keyboards, percussion, handclaps, backing vocals, artwork
- Robert Keating – bass guitar, keyboards, piano, handclaps, backing vocals, artwork
- Ryan McMahon – drums, dustbin lids, handclaps, artwork
- Martin Slattery – piano
- Andrea Cozzaglio – additional piano, engineer assistant, additional recording
- Antony Genn – keyboards, percussion, drum machine, artwork
- Drew Dungate-Smith – engineer
- Tom Herbert – additional recording
- John Catlin – mixing
- John Davis – mastering
- Douglas Hart – artwork
- Richard Andrews – layout, additional design
- Lillie Eiger – cover photography
- Lewis Evans – all other photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Elijah Hewson, Josh Jenkinson, Robert Keating and Ryan McMahon, except where noted.
- It Won’t Always Be Like This
- My Honest Face
- Slide Out the Window
- Cheer Up Baby
- A Night on the Floor
- My King Will Be Kind
- When It Breaks – Elijah Hewson, Josh Jenkinson, Robert Keating, Ryan McMahon, Antony Genn
- Who’s Your Money On (Plastic House) – Elijah Hewson, Josh Jenkinson, Robert Keating, Ryan McMahon, Antony Genn
- Totally – Elijah Hewson, Josh Jenkinson, Robert Keating, Ryan McMahon and Antony Genn
- Strange Time to Be Alive
- In My Sleep
Shirley Scott: Soul Shoutin’
In July 1964. “Prestige” label released “Soul Shoutin’”, the 21st Shirley Scott album. It was recorded in October 1963, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Ozzie Cadena.
Personnel:
- Shirley Scott – organ
- Stanley Turrentine – tenor saxophone
- Earl May – bass
- Grassella Oliphant – drums
Track listing:
- Gravy Waltz – Ray Brown, Steve Allen
- In the Still of the Night – Cole Porter
- Deep Down Soul – Stanley Turrentine
- Serenata – Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
- Soul Shoutin’ – Stanley Turrentine
Sonny Stitt & Paul Gonsalves: Salt and Pepper
In July 1964, “Impulse!” label released “Salt and Pepper”, an album by Sonny Stitt and Paul Gonsalves (the 46th Sonny Stitt album overall). It was recorded in September 1963, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Thiele.
Personnel:
- Paul Gonsalves – tenor saxophone
- Sonny Stitt – alto and tenor saxophone
- Hank Jones – piano
- Milt Hinton – bass
- Osie Johnson – drums
Track listing:
- Salt and Pepper – Sonny Stitt, Paul Gonsalves
- S’posin’ – Paul Denniker, Andy Razaf
- Theme from Lord of the Flies – Raymond Leppard
- Perdido – Juan Tizol, Ervin Drake, Hans Lengsfelder
- Stardust – Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish
Midge Ure: Fragile
On July 7, 2014, “Hypertension” label released “Fragile”, the sixth Midge Ure studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Environment Studio” in Bath, England, and was produced by Midge Ure.
Personnel:
- Midge Ure – vocals, various instruments, mixing
- Moby – keyboards, programming
- Russell Field – drum samples
- Robbie Bronnimann – mastering
- Fuego / Friedel Muders – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Midge Ure, except where noted.
- I Survived
- Are We Connected
- Let It Rise – Midge Ure, Christopher von Deylen
- Become
- Star Crossed
- Wire and Wood
- Dark, Dark Night – Midge Ure, Richard M. Hall
- For All You Know
- Bridges
- Fragile
Ocean Colour Scene: North Atlantic Drift
On July 7, 2003, “Sanctuary” label released “North Atlantic Drift”, the sixth Ocean Colour Scene studio album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by Martin Hayes, Simon Fowler, Steve Cradock, Damon Minchella and Oscar Harrison.
Personnel:
- Simon Fowler – lead vocals, Nashville guitar, acoustic guitar
- Steve Cradock – acoustic and electric guitar, Nashville guitar, EBow, Hammond organ, piano, percussion, autoharp
- Damon Minchella – bass
- Oscar Harrison – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Linda Thompson – vocals
- Kevin ‘Ewok’ Rowe – 2nd guitar
- Dalbir Singh Rattan – tabla
- Steve White – percussion
- James Hunt – saxophone
- Duncan Mackay – trumpet
- Nichol Tompson – trombone
- Sonia Slaney – strings arrangement
- Martin ‘Max’ Hayes – mixing
- Pete Craigie – mixing
- Tom Roe – additional engineering
- Darren Nash – assistant
- Darren Blackwell – assistant
- Tom Webster – assistant
- Ian – design
- Lawrence Watson – photography
Track listing:
- I Just Need Myself
- Oh Collector
- North Atlantic Drift
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Make the Deal
- For Every Corner
- On My Way
- Second Hand Car
- She’s Been Writing
- The Song Goes On
- When Evil Comes
Sonny Stitt: Stitt Plays Bird
In July 1964, “Atlantic” label released “Stitt Plays Bird”, a Sonny Stitt album. It was recorded in January 1963, at “Atlantic Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Nesuhi Ertegun.
Personnel:
- Sonny Stitt – alto saxophone
- John Lewis – piano
- Jim Hall – guitar
- Richard Davis – bass
- Connie Kay – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Charlie Parker, except where noted.
- Ornithology – Benny Harris, Charlie Parker
- Scrapple from the Apple
- My Little Suede Shoes
- Parker’s Mood
- Au Privave
- Ko-Ko
- Confirmation
- Hootie Blues – Jay McShann
- Constellation
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