On May 29, 2019, David Curtis Glover aka Tony “Little Sun” Glover died aged 79. He was singer, musician (harmonica) and music critic. In 1963, together with John Koerner and Dave Ray he formed the blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover. In the late sixties, Glover was disc jockey on “KDWB-AM” radio in Minneapolis where he formed the band Nine Below Zero. He was a music critic, writing articles for “Rolling Stone”, “Sign Out”, “Hit Parader”, “Creem”, and other music magazines. Glover wrote liner notes for albums by John Lee Hooker, John Hammond, Sonny Terry, Michael Lessac, Sonny & Brownie, Willie & the Bees and the Jayhawks, and for “The Bootleg Series Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966”, “The Royal Albert Hall Concert”. Glover was the author of several blues harp songbooks and along with Ward Gaines and Scott Dirks, a co-author, of Little Walter biography “Blues with a Feeling: The Little Walter Story”. He taught harmonica playing Mick Jagger and David Johansen.
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Satellite Party: Ultra Payloaded
On May 29, 2007, “Columbia” label released “Ultra Payloaded”, the debut and the only Satellite Party studio album. It was recorded 2005 – 2007, and was produced by Perry Farrell and Nuno Bettencourt.
Personnel:
- Perry Farrell– lead vocals, programming, string arrangement
- Nuno Bettencourt– lead guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, organ, piano, backing vocals, string arrangements
- Kevin Figueiredo– drums
- Etty Lau Farrell– backing vocals
- Carl Restivo– backing vocals, additional 808 programming, bass guitar
- Peter DiStefano– acoustic guitar
- John Frusciante– guitar
- Flea– bass guitar
- Peter Hook– bass guitar
- Fergie– backing vocals
- Jim Morrison– vocals
- Harry Gregson-Williams– string arrangement, conducting with The Satellite Strings Orchestra
- Suze DeMarchi– backing vocals
- Dan Chase – percussion
- Joey Heredia – percussion
- Tim Pierce– guitars
- Kenneth Crouch – piano
- Milen Kirov – piano
- Jamie Mahoberac – keyboards
- Anthony J. Resta – programming
- Hybrid– programming
- Thievery Corporation– programming
- Daniel Sternbaum – engineer
- Scott Wiley – engineer
- Anthony “Rocky” Gallo – engineer, mixing, additional tracking
Track listing:
- Wish Upon a Dogstar – Perry Farrell, Healings, Hook, Truman
- Only Love, Let’s Celebrate – Perry Farrell, Ferakis, Zesses
- Hard Life Easy – Perry Farrell, John Frusciante, Flea
- Kinky – Perry Farrell, Healings, Hook, Truman
- The Solutionists – Perry Farrell, Thievery Corporation
- Awesome – Perry Farrell, Healings, Truman
- Sunshine – Perry Farrell, The Bee Gees
- Insanity Rains – Perry Farrell, Nuno Bettencourt
- Milky Ave – Perry Farrell, Flea
- Ultra Payloaded Satellite Party – Perry Farrell
- Woman in the Window – Perry Farrell
The Breeders: Pod
On May 29, 1990, “4AD” label released “Pod”, the debut Breeders (The) album. It was recorded in January 1990, at “Palladium” in Edinburgh, Scotland, and was produced by Steve Albini.
Personnel:
- Kim Deal– lead vocals, guitar
- Tanya Donelly– guitar, backing vocals
- Britt Walford(Shannon Doughton) – drums, backing vocals
- Josephine Wiggs– Spanish guitar, bass, backing vocals
- Michael Allen – backing vocals
- Carrie Bradley– violin
- Steve Albini– engineer
- Vaughan Oliver/ V23 – design
- Kevin Westenberg – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Kim Deal, except where noted.
- Glorious – Kim Deal, Ray Halliday
- Doe – Kim Deal, Ray Halliday
- Happiness Is a Warm Gun- John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Oh
- Hellbound
- When I Was a Painter
- Fortunately Gone
- Iris
- Opened
- Only in 3’ s – Kim Deal, Tanya Donelly
- Lime House
- Metal Man – Kim Deal, Josephine Wiggs
Jerry Cole
On May 28, 2008, Jerald Kolbrak aka Jerry Cole died aged 68. He was musician (guitar), started the career in the bands The Champs (together with Glen Campbell), and Gee Cee’s. He has worked as session musician with many famous musicians and bands including The Byrds, Nancy Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Roger McGuinn, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Aretha Franklin, The Righteous Brothers, Little Richard, Dean Martin, Merle Haggard, Ray Charles, Tony Orlando & Dawn, Lou Rawls, Johnny Rivers, Gregg Allman, Lee Hazlewood, Blood Sweat & Tears, Kenny Rogers, Neil Diamond, Steely Dan and Isaac Hayes.
Squackett: A Life Within a Day
On May 28, 2012, “Esoteric Antenna” label released “A Life Within a Day”, the only Squackett studio album. It was recorded in 2012, and was produced by Roger King.
Personnel:
- Chris Squire– vocals, bass
- Steve Hackett– vocals, guitars, harmonica
- Roger King – keyboards
- Jeremy Stacey– drums
- Amanda Lehmann – backing vocals
- Christine Townsend – viola, violin
- Richard Stewart – cello
- Dick Driver – double bass
- Roger King – programming
- Xu Bing– cover image
- Jon Brewer– licensing
- Mark Powell – project coordinator
- Vicky Powell – coordination
- Phil Smee– artwork, design
- Angéla Vicedomini – photography
- Maurizio Vicedomini – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Steve Hackett, Chris Squire and Roger King, except where noted.
- A Life Within a Day
- Tail Ships
- Divided Self – Steve Hackett, Chris Squire, Roger King, Nick Clabburn
- Aliens – Steve Hackett, Chris Squire, Roger King, Fran Healy
- Sea of Smiles
- The Summer backwards
- Stormchaser
- Can’t Stop the Rain – Steve Hackett, Chris Squire, Roger King, Gerard Johnson, Simon Sessler
- Perfect Love Song – Steve Hackett, Chris Squire, Roger King, Gerard Johnson
Lee Morgan: Leeway
In May 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Leeway”, the twelve Lee Morgan album. It was recorded in April 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Lee Morgan- trumpet
- Jackie McLean- alto saxophone
- Bobby Timmons- piano
- Paul Chambers- bass
- Art Blakey- drums
Track listing:
- These Are Soulful Days – Cal Massey
- The Lion and the Wolff – Lee Morgan
- Midtown Blues – Jackie McLean
- Nakatini Suite – Cal Massey
Grant Green: Grant’s First Stand
In May 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Grant’s First Stand”, the debut Grant Green studio album. It was recorded in January 1961, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Grant Green– guitar
- Baby Face Willette– organ
- Ben Dixon– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Grant Green except where noted.
- Miss Ann’s Tempo
- Lullaby of the Leaves – Bernice Petkere, Joe Young
- Blues for Willarene
- Baby’s Minor Lope – Baby Face Willette
- ‘Tain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do – Porter Grainger
- A Wee Bit O’Green
Freddie Redd Quintet: Shades of Redd
In May 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Shades of Redd”, the fifth Freddie Redd album. It was recorded in August 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Freddie Redd– piano
- Jackie McLean- alto saxophone
- Tina Brooks- tenor saxophone
- Paul Chambers- bass
- Louis Hayes- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Freddie Redd
- The Thespian
- Blues, Blues, Blues
- Shadows
- Melanie
- Swift
- Just a Ballad for My Baby
- Olé
Big Big Train: Folklore
On May 27, 2016, “English Electric” label released “Folklore”, the ninth Big Big Train studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “English Electric Studios”, “Aubitt Studios”, “Real World Studios”, “Sweetwater Studios”, “Ashwood Studios”, “Regal Lane Studios” and was produced by David Longdon, Nick D’Virgilio, Greg Spawton, Andy Poole, Dave Gregory, Danny Manners, Rachel Hall and Rikard Sjöblom.
Personnel:
- David Longdon- lead vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion
- Nick D’Virgilio- drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Greg Spawton – bass guitar, bass pedals, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Andy Poole – acoustic guitar, mandolin, keyboards, backing vocals
- Dave Gregory- electric guitars
- Danny Manners – keyboards, double bass
- Rachel Hall – violin, viola, cello, backing vocals
- Rikard Sjöblom – keyboards, electric guitars, accordion, backing vocals
- Evie Anderson – cello
- Keith Hobday – viola
- Lucy Curnow – violin
- Dave Desmond – trombone, brass arrangements
- Ben Godfrey – trumpet, cornet
- John Storey – euphonium
- Nick Stones – French horn
- Sotos Yiasimi – recording
- Mark Hornsby – recording
- Rob Aubrey – mixing, mastering
- Sarah Louise Ewing – paintings
- Andy Poole – design
- Simon Hogg – photography
Track listing:
- Folklore – David Longdon
- Along the Ridgeway – Greg Spawton
- Salisbury Giant – Greg Spawton
- London Plane – Greg Spawton
- Mudlarks – Greg Spawton
- Lost Rivers of London – Greg Spawton
- The Transit of Venus Across the Sun – Greg Spawton
- Wassail – David Longdon
- Winkie – David Longdon
- Brooklands – Greg Spawton
- Telling the Bees – David Longdon
Frost: Falling Satellites
On May 27, 2016, “InsideOut” label released “Falling Satellites”, the third Frost studio album. It was recorded in 2016, at “The Cube” in London, “The Outhouse” in Reading and was produced by Jem Godfrey.
Personnel:
- Jem Godfrey– vocals, keyboards, piano, lap steel guitar
- John Mitchell– vocals, electric guitars, violin
- Nathan King– bass guitar
- Craig Blundell– drums
- Joe Satriani– guitar solo
- Lee Slater – engineer
- John Davis – mastering
- Paul Tippett – art direction, design
- Tom Barnes – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Jem Godfrey, except where noted.
- First Day
- Numbers
- Towerblock
- Signs – Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell
- Lights Out
- Heartstrings – Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell
- Closer to the Sun
- The Raging Against the Dying of the Light Blues
- Nice Day for It…- Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell
- Hypoventilate
- Last Day
