On March 20, 2020, Kenneth Ray Rogers aka Kenny Rogers died aged 81. He was singer, songwriter, actor, record producer and entrepreneur, member of the “Country Music Hall of Fame”. He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, mostly in country music, and charted more than 120 hit singles, becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
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Ben Harper: Both Sides of the Gun
On March 21, 2005, “Virgin” label released “Both Sides of the Gun”, the seventh Ben Harper album. It was recorded in 2004, at “The Boat Studios” in Silver Lake, California, and was produced by Ben Harper.
Personnel:
- Ben Harper- vocals, slide guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, piano, Weissenborn, bass guitar, drums, percussion, vibes
- Marc Ford- guitar
- Jason Mozersky- guitar
- Danny Kalb- guitar, engineer
- Jan Ghazi- electric guitar, backing vocals
- David Lindley- tambura
- Greg Kurstin- Hammond B3
- David Palmer- keys
- Jason Yates – keys
- Michael Ward- guitar, bass
- Matt Cory- bass
- William Gus Seyffert – bass
- Jesse Ingulls – bass
- Juan Nelson- bass
- Nick Sandro- bass, backing vocals
- Jose Medeles- drums
- JP Plunier- drums
- Jordan Richardson – drums
- Oliver Francis Charles- drums
- Leon Mobley- percussion
- Alyssa Park, Joel Pargman, Patrick Rosalez, Brett Banducci, Timothy Loo – strings
- Charlie Musselwhite- backing vocals
- Scott Thomas, Ellen Harper, Sue Chase, Michelle Griepentrog, Jennifer Ohrstrom, Natasha Cockrell – backing vocals
- Danny Kalb – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Ben Harper, except where noted.
White
- Morning Yearning
- Waiting for You – Ben Harper, Michael Ward
- Picture in a Frame – Ben Harper, Michael Ward, Juan Nelson, Oliver Charles, Jason Yates, Leon Mobley
- Never Leave Lonely Alone
- Sweet Nothing Serenade
- Reason to Mourn
- More Than Sorry – Ben Harper, Danny Kalb
- Cryin’ Won’t Help You Now
- Happy Everafter in Your Eyes
Black
- Better Way
- Both Sides of the Gun
- Engraved Invitation
- Black Rain – Ben Harper, Jason Yates
- Gather ‘Round the Stone
- Please Don’t Talk About Murder While I’m Eating
- Get It Like You Like It
- The Way You Found Me
- Serve Your Soul
The Tea Party: The Edges of Twilight
On March 21, 1995, “EMI Music Canada” label released “The Edges of Twilight”, the third Tea Party album. It was recorded 1994 – 1995, at “A&M Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Jeff Martin and Ed Stasium.
Personnel:
- Jeff Martin – vocals, guitars
- Stuart Chatwood – bass guitars
- Jeff Burrows – drums, percussion
- Roy Harper- spoken word
- Ed Stasium – recording, mixing
- Paul Hamingson – engineer
- Dave Collins – mastering
- Patrick Duffy – art direction, design
Track listing:
- Fire in the Head
- The Bazaar
- Correspondences
- The Badger
- Silence
- Sister Awake
- Turn the Lamp Down Low
- Shadows on the Mountainside
- Drawing Down the Moon
- Inanna
- Coming Home
- Walk With Me
Bred Mehldau: Ode
On March 20, 2012, “Nonesuch” label released “Ode”, the 28th Bred Mehldau album. It was recorded February 2008 – April 2011, at “Avatar Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Bred Mehldau.
Personnel:
- Brad Mehldau – piano
- Larry Grenadier– bass
- Jeff Ballard– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Brad Mehldau.
- B.
- Ode
- 26
- Dream Sketch
- Bee Blues
- Twiggy
- Kurt Vibe
- Stan the Man
- Wyatt’s Eulogy for George Hanson
- Aquaman
- Days of Dilbert Delaney
Orb: Orbus Terrarum
On March 20, 1995, “Island” label released “Orbus Terrarum”, the third Orb studio album. It was recorded 1994 – 1995, and was produced by Alex Paterson, Andy Hughes, Thomas Fehlmann and Kris Weston.
Personnel:
- Alex Paterson
- Andy Hughes
- Thomas Fehlmann
- Kris Weston
Track listing:
- Valley – Alex Paterson, Kris Weston, Simon Philips, Tom Green
- Plateau – Alex Paterson, Kris Weston, Thomas Fehlmann
- Oxbow Lakes – Alex Paterson, Kris Weston, Thomas Fehlmann
- Montagne d’Or (Der Gute Berg) – Alex Paterson, Andy Hughes, B. J. Cole, Kris Weston, Nick Burton, Thomas Fehlmann
- White River Junction – Alex Paterson, Kris Weston, Thomas Fehlmann
- Occidental – Alex Paterson, Andy Hughes, Kris Needs, Kris Weston, Nick Burton, Simon Philips, Thomas Fehlmann
- Slug Dub – Alex Paterson, Kris Weston, Paul Ferguson, Thomas Fehlmann
Aporea: На Рєкахъ Вавл҃нскыхъ
On March 19, 2017, “AnnapurnA” label released “На Рєкахъ Вавл҃нскыхъ”, album by Aporea. The album is limited edition (250 copies) reissue of the original album from 1988, released only on cassette. The original material is recorded in 1986, at Goran Trajkovski home studio, in Skopje, Macedonia.
Personnel:
- Goran Trajkovski – lead and backing vocals, bass
- Zoran Trajkovski – percussion, backing vocals
- Jovan Miovski Brams – upright bass, backing vocals
- Cvetan Stojanovski – backing vocals
- Cover art painting “Ratnik” by Lazar Lecik
Track listing:
- Ѕвѣздо, Ѩвлѩющаѩ Солнцє
- Бєсѣда При Въходє Въ Їєрꙋсалимє
- Мѵръ Прєждє Рождєства
- На Рєкахъ Вавилонскыхъ
- Кондак Св. Прохор Пчинс҃км
Josh Rouse: The Happiness Waltz
On March 19, 2013, “Yep Rec Records” label released “The Happiness Waltz”, the 10th Josh Rouse studio album. It was recorded in 2012, at “Rio Bravo Studios” in Valencia, Spain, and was produced by Brad Jones.
Personnel:
- Josh Rouse – vocals, acoustic, nylon string and electric guitar, bass, harmonica, vibraphone, engineer
- Cayo Beliveser – electric and upright bass, piano, Vox organ, shaker, backing vocals
- Xema Fuertes – 12 string acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, Fender Rhodes, piano, Wurlitzer, backing vocals, art direction
- Brad Jones – Fender Rhodes, 12 string and Hi string guitar, Hammond B3, piano, upright piano, vibraphone, marimba, backing vocals, mixing, overdubs, engineer
- Paco Loco – Hammond B3, pedal steel, pump organ, engineer
- Raul Fernandez – piano
- Paul Niehaus – pedal steel
- Esteban Perles – drums, percussion
- Jim Hoke – flute, baritone saxophone
- John Guindon – trombone
- Daniel Tashian – backing vocals
- Robert Di Pietro – mastering
- Jim DeMain – mastering
- Paz Suay – art direction, design
- Allen Clark – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Josh Rouse, except where noted.
- Julie (Come Out of the Rain) – Josh Rouse, Daniel Tashian
- Simple Pleasure
- It’s Good to have You – Brad Jones, Josh Rouse
- City People, City Things – Blair Daily, Josh Rouse
- This Movie’s Way Too Long
- Our Love – Josh Rouse, Daniel Tashian
- A Lot Like Magic – Josh Rouse, Daniel Tashian
- Start Up a Family – Josh Rouse, Daniel Tashian
- The Western Isles – Brad Jones, Josh Rouse
- Purple and Beige
- The Ocean
- The Happiness Waltz
After the Fire: Batteries Not Included
On March 19, 1982, “CBS” label released “Batteries Not Included”, the fourth and final After the Fire album. It was recorded in 1981, at “The Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Mack.
Personnel:
- Andy Piercy – vocals, guitar, bass
- Peter Banks – keyboards
- John Russell – guitar
- Pete King – drums
All tracks by Andy Piercy and Peter Banks, except where noted.
- Short Change
- Frozen Rivers
- Sometimes – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks, John Russell
- Sailing Ship
- I Don’t Understand Your Love
- The Stranger
- Rich Boys
- Carry Me Home
- Dancing in the Shadows
- Space Walking
- Gina
- Stuck in Paris (Nowhere To Go)
- Bright Lights
Soul Asylum: Change of Fortune
On March 18, 2016, “Entertainment One” label released “Change of Fortune”, the eleventh Soul Asylum album. It was recorded in 2014, and was produced by John Fields, Dave Pirner, Justin Sharbono, Winston Roye and Michael Bland.
Personnel:
- Dave Pirner– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Justin Sharbono – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Winston Roye – bass
- Michael Bland– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Dave Pirner.
- Supersonic
- Can’t Help It
- Doomsday
- Ladies Man
- Moonshine
- Make it Real
- When I See You
- Dealing
- Don’t Bother Me
- Morgan’s Dog
- Change of Fortune
- Cool
Tord Gustavsen: Changing Places
On March 18, 2002, “ECM” label released “Changing Places”, the debut Tord Gustavsen studio album. It was recorded December 2001 – June 2002, at “Rainbow Studio” in Oslo, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.
Personnel:
- Tord Gustavsen- piano
- Harald Johnsen- bass
- Jarle Vespestad- drums
- Jan Erik Kongshaug – engineer
- Sascha Kleis – cover photo, artwork, design
- Erik J. Laeskogen – liner photos
Track listing:
All tracks by Tord Gustavsen.
- Deep as Love
- Graceful Touch
- IGN
- Melted Matter
- At a Glance
- Song of Yearning
- Turning Point
- Interlude
- Where Breathing Starts
- Going Places
- Your Eyes
- Graceful Touch, Variation
- Song Of Yearning (solo)
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