In December 1960, “Blue Note” label released “Capuchin Swing”, the 18th Jackie McLean album. It was recorded in April 1970, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
In December 1977, “Columbia” label released “Menagerie”, the sixth Bill Withers studio album. It was recorded in 1977, at “The Record Plant” in Los Angeles, “A&R Recording” in New York City, and was produced by Bill Withers, Keni Burke, Clarence McDonald and Clifford Coulter.
Personnel:
Bill Withers – lead and backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
In December 1974, “Pablo” label released “The Giants” an album by Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, and Ray Brown. It was recorded on December 7, 1974, at “MGM Studios” and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
Oscar Peterson – piano, organ
Joe Pass – guitar
Ray Brown – double bass
Norman Granz – layout, design
Phil Stern – photography
Track listing:
Riff Blues – Oscar Peterson
Who Cares? – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Jobim – Joe Pass, Oscar Peterson
Blues for Dennis – Oscar Peterson
Sunny – Bobby Hebb
I’m Getting Sentimental Over You – George Bassman, Ned Washington
Caravan – Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Juan Tizol
On December 13, 2011, “Because” label released “Stage Whisper”, the fourth Charlotte Gainsbourg album. It was released as double album, with studio and live recordings. “Stage Whisper” was recorded 2010 – 2011, and was produced by Beck.
Personnel:
Charlotte Gainsbourg – lead vocals, keyboards, percussion
In December 1974, “Warner Bros” label released “Tasty”, the second Good Rats album. It was recorded in 1974, at “House of Music” in New Jersey, and was produced by Stephan Galfas.
Personnel:
Peppi Marchello – lead vocals, harmonica, bats, arrangements
On December 12, 1975, “Sounds Workshop” label released “Expensive Shit”, the twelfth Fela Kuti album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Arc Studio”, and was produced by Fela Kuti.
Personnel:
Fela Kuti – vocals, alto and tenor saxophone, piano, arranger
On December 10, 2021, Robert Michael Nesmith died aged 78. He was musician (guitar), singer, songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist. Nesmith was member of the bands The Strangers and The First National Band, but was known as member of The Monkees. In 1981, he won the first “Grammy Award” given for “Video of the Year” for his hour-long television show “Elephant Parts”.
In December 1970,”Brunswick” label released “Like Your Lovin’ (Do You Like Mine?)”, the second Chi-Lites (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1070, and was produced by Eugene Record.
Personnel:
Eugene Record – vocals, arranger
Marshall Thompson – vocals
Robert “Squirrel” Lester – vocals
Creadel “Red” Jones – vocals
Sonny Sanders – arranger
The Peoples’ Paraphernalia – arranger
Willie Henderson – director
Track listing:
All tracks by Eugene Record, except where noted.
Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)
Troubles A’ Comin
24 Hours of Sadness – Eugene Record, Carl Davis
The Twelfth of Never – Jerry Livingston, Paul Francis Webster
Let Me Be the Man My Daddy Was – Eugene Record, Barbara Acklin
I Like Your Lovin’ (Do You Like Mine) – Eugene Record, Sandy Wilburn
I’m Gonna Make You Love Me – Ken Gamble, Jerry Ross, Jerry Williams
Give It Away – Eugene Record, Carl Davis
My Whole World Ended – Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua, Pamela Joan Sawyer, Jimmy Roach
In December 1969, “Warner Bros” label released “Alma-Ville”, the 12th and final Vince Guaraldi studio album. It was recorded in October 1969, at “Amigo Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Shorty Rogers.
Personnel:
Vince Guaraldi – piano, guitar
Eddie Duran – guitar
Herb Ellis – guitar
Kelly Bryan – bass
Monty Budwig – bass
Sebastião Neto – electric bass
Dom Um Romão – drums
Al Coster – drums
Colin Bailey – drums
Rubens Bassini – percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Vince Guaraldi, except where noted.
The Masked Marvel
Cristo Redentor – Suke Pearson
Detained in San Ysidro
Eleanor Rigby – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Uno Y Uno
Alma-Ville
Rio From the Air
Watch Whart Happens – Norman Gabriel, Antoine Le Grand
In December 1969, “CBS” label released “Birthday”, the third Peddlers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Cyril Smith.
Personnel:
Roy Phillips – vocals, acoustic guitar, organ, piano, arranger
Tab Martin – electric bass, arranger
Trevor Morais – percussion, arranger
Ted Sharp – engineer
Andy Johns – engineer
Mike Claydon – engineer
John Hays – design
Terence Donovan – cover artwork, photography
Chris Hopper – inner photography
Track listing:
Where Have All the Flowers Gone – Pete Seeger
Little Red Rooster – Willie Dixon
Southern Woman – Roy Philips
By the Time I Get to Phoenix – Jimmy Webb
Girlie P.S. I Love You Girlie – Roy Philips
Day In Day Out – Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
City Living – Anthony Richard
Lockshen Pudding – Roy Philips, Tab Martin, Trevor Morais
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