A.T.C.: Last Epic

On January 22, 2003, “Atenzia Records” label released “Last Epic”, the third A.C.T. studio album. It was recorded in 2002, at “Underground Studio” in Västerås, Sweden, and was produced by Pelle Saether, Herman Saming, Ola Anderson, Jerry Sahlin, Peter Asp and Thomas Lejon.

Personnel:

  • Herman Saming – lead and backing vocals, arrangements, concept
  • Ola Andersson – lead and backing vocals, guitar, arrangements, concept
  • Jerry Sahlin – lead and backing vocals, vocoder, keyboards, arrangements, concept, mixing
  • Peter Asp – bass guitar, percussion, backing vocals, arrangements, concept, design, mixing
  • Thomas Lejon – drums, arrangements, concept, mixing
  • Sara Svensson – vocal
  • Tomas Erlamdsson – percussion
  • Stefan Pöntinen – violin
  • Kajse-Lotta Soleke
  • Malin Wikblad – viola
  • Per Tidstrand – cello, mixing
  • Johan Ederfors – strings arrangements, conductor, mixing
  • Stefan Högström – recording
  • Lars Lindén – engineer
  • Pelle Saeter – engineer, mixing
  • Dragan Tanaskovic – mastering
  • John the Fisherman – design
  • Max Alm Norell – photography

Track listing:

All lyrics as noted, all music by Jerry Sahlin.

  1. Intro
  2. Wailings from a Building – lyrics by Ola Andersson
  3. Mr. Landlord – Apartment – lyrics by Peter Asp
  4. Torn by a Phrase – Garden – lyrics by peter Asp
  5. Ted’s Ballad – Attic – lyrics by Herman Saming
  6. Dance of Mr. Gumble
  7. Wake Up – Apartment 122 – lyrics by Herman Saming
  8. Manipulator – Barbeque – lyrics by Herman Saming
  9. A Loaded Situation
  10. The Observer – lyrics by Peter Asp
  11. The Cause – lyrics by Ola Andersson
  12. The Effect – lyrics by Ola Andersson
  13. Summary – lyrics by Ola Andersson
  14. Outro – lyrics by Herman Saming, Ola Andersson, Peter Asp

Chilliwack: Dreams, Dreams, Dreams

In January 1977, “Mushroom” label released “Dreams, Dreams, Dreams”, the sixth Chilliwack album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Can-Base Studios” in Vancouver, Canada, and was produced by Bill Henderson and Ross Turney.

Personnel:

  • Bill Henderson – vocals, guitar, solina
  • Howard Froese – vocals, guitar, solina, piano
  • Glenn Miller – vocals, bass
  • Ross Turney – drums, percussion

Track listing:

  1. Fly at Night – Bill Henderson, Ross Turney
  2. Baby Blue – Bill Henderson, Ross Turney
  3. Rockin’ Girl – Bill Henderson, Glenn Miller
  4. California Girl – Bill Henderson
  5. Roll On – Bill Henderson, Ross Turney
  6. Something Better – Bill Henderson, Ross Turney
  7. Rain-O – Bill Henderson, Ross Turney, Glenn Miller, Lawrence
  8. Fly at Night (Reprise) – Bill Henderson, Ross Turney

Garth Hudson

On January 21, 2025, Eric Garth Hudson died aged 87. He was multi-instrumentalist (piano, keyboards, accordion and saxophone), member of the Burrito DeLux, but was best known as the keyboardist and saxophonist for The Band. In 1994, as member of The Band, he was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”. Magazine “Keyboard” described Hudson as “the most brilliant organist in the rock world”. As leader, Hudson released three albums (two studio and one live).

John Sykes

On January 20, 2025, John James Sykes died aged 65, He was musician (guitar) and singer, recorded with Rick Wakeman, Tony Ashton, Phil Lynott, Derek Sherinian, Hughes Turner, Streetfighter and Def Leppard, but was best known as leader of the band Blue Murder, and member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang. As leader, Sykes released five albums.

Janis Ian: The Light at the End of the Line

On January 21, 2022, “Rude Girl” label released “The Light at the End of the Line”, the 23rd Janis Ian album. It was recorded in 2022, and was produced by Janis Ian and Viktor Krauss and Randy Leago.

Personnel:

  • Janis Ian – vocal, acoustic and nylon guitar, guitars
  • John Cowan – lead and backing vocals
  • Diane Schuur – scatting, backing vocals
  • Vince Gill – acoustic guitar
  • Jim Oblon – electric guitar
  • Jon Perry – guitar, engineer
  • Sam Bush – mandolin
  • Roy Agee – banjo, trombone
  • Viktor Krauss – upright bass, resonator guitar, synthesizer, percussion, engineer
  • Randy Leago – harmonica, clarinet, cymbals, piano, engineer, editing, mixing
  • John Whelan – button accordion, engineer, arrangements
  • Jeff Coffin – soprano saxophone
  • Jim Hoke – clarinet, baritone saxophone
  • Nuala Kennedy – Irish whistle, harmonies, engineer
  • Maeve Gilchrist – Celtic lever harp
  • Steven May/BreviT – percussion, synthesizer
  • Jim Brock – percussion
  • Andrea Zonn – violin, backing vocals
  • Philip Clark – engineer
  • Brandon Bell – engineer
  • Gordon Hammond – engineer
  • Trevor Bystrom – engineer
  • Jared Anderson – editing, mixing
  • Piper Mayne – mastering
  • Dan Schuman, veer90.com – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Janis Ian.

  1. I’m Still Standing
  2. Resist
  3. Stranger
  4. Swannanoa
  5. Wherever Good Dreams Go
  6. Perfect Little Girl
  7. Nina
  8. Dancing with the Dark
  9. Dark Side of the Sun
  10. Summer in New York
  11. The Light at the End of the Line
  12. Better Times Will Come

The Microphones: Mount Eerie

On January 21, 2003, “K Records” label released “Mount Eerie”, the fourth Microphones (The) studio album. It was recorded November 2001 – June 2002, at “Dub Narcotic” in Olympia, Washington, and was produced by Phil Elverum.

Personnel:

  • Phil Elverum – Phil
  • Adam Forkner – Scary Trumpets
  • Khaela Maricich – Close Dark Voice
  • Calvin Johnson – Universe
  • Kyle Field – King Dark Death
  • Karl Blau – Wind / Vultures

Chorus

  • Jenne Kliese
  • Anna Oxygen
  • Mirah Y.T. Zeitlyn

Precipice Carolers

  • Kyle Field
  • Phil Elverum
  • Khaela Maricich
  • Phan Nguyen
  • Amber Bell
  • Bethany Hays Parke
  • Shawn Parke
  • Hollis Parke
  • Dennis Driscoll
  • Zach Alarcon
  • Adam Forkner

Track listing:

  1. I. The Sun
  2. II. Solar System
  3. III. Universe
  4. IV. Mt. Eerie
  5. V. Universe

Hermann Szobel: Szobel

On January 21, 1976, “Arista” label released “Szobel”, the only Hermann Szobel album. It was recorded in October 1975, at “Record Plant Studios” in New York City. 

Personnel:

  • Hermann Szobel – piano
  • Vadim Vyadro – tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet
  • Michael Visceglia – electric bass
  • Bob Goldman – drums
  • David Samuels – vibraphone, marimba, percussion
  • John Struthers, Tom Panunzio – recording

Track listing:

  1. Mr. Softee
  2. The Szuite
  3. Between 7 & 11
  4. Transcendental Floss
  5. New York City, 6 AM

Quella Vecchia Locanda: Il Tempo Della Gioia

On January 21, 1974, “RCA Italiana” label released “Il Tempo Della Gioia”, the second Quella Vecchia Locanda studio album. It was recorded in 1973, and was produced by Rodolfo Bianchi.

Personnel:

  • Raimondo Cocco – vocals, guitar, clarinet, arrangements
  • Massimo Roselli – vocals, keyboards, arrangements
  • Giorgio Giorgi – vocals, flute, ottavino, arrangements
  • Claudio Filice – violin
  • Massimo Giorgi – vocals, contrabass, electric bass
  • Patrick Traina – vocals, drums, arrangements
  • Leandro Leandri – technician

 

Track listing:

  1. Villa Doria Pamphili
  2. A Forma Di ..
  3. Il Tempo Della Gioia
  4. Un Giorno, Un Amico
  5. E’ Accaduto Una Notte

Four Tops: Same

On January 21, 1965, “Motown” label released self-titled, debut Four Tops studio album. It was recorded in 1964, and was produced by Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier.

Personnel:

  • Levi Stubbs – baritone, lead vocals and backing vocals
  • Abdul Fakir – first tenor, backing vocals
  • Renaldo Benson – bass, backing vocals
  • Lawrence Payton – second tenor, backing vocals
  • The Andantes – backing vocals
  • The Funk Brothers – instrumentation

Track listing:

  1. Baby I Need Your Loving – Holland–Dozier–Holland
  2. Without the One You Love (Life’s Not Worth While) – Holland–Dozier–Holland
  3. Where Did You Go? – Holland–Dozier–Holland
  4. Ask the Lonely – William “Mickey” Stevenson
  5. Your Love Is Amazing – Holland–Dozier–Holland
  6. Sad Souvenirs – Ivy Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
  7. Don’t Turn Away – Ivy Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
  8. Tea House in China Town – Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
  9. Left With a Broken Heart – Marv Johnson
  10. Love Has Gone – Holland–Dozier–Holland
  11. Call on Me – Holland–Dozier–Holland

Yusef Lateef: Hush ‘N’ Thunder

In January 1973, “Atlantic” label released “Hush ‘N’ Thunder”, the 31st Yusef Lateef album. It was recorded May – September 1972, at “Regent Sound Studios” and “Atlantic Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Joel Dorn.

Personnel:

  • Yusef Lateef – tenor saxophone, flute, shannai
  • Kenny Barron – piano, electric piano
  • Ray Bryant – piano
  • Al White – organ 
  • Cornell Dupree, Keith Loving, David Spinozza – guitar
  • Bob Cunningham, Bill Salter – bass
  • Gordon Edwards – electric bass
  • Albert Heath – drums
  • Kermit Moore – cello
  • The J.C. White Singers – vocals
  • Monroe “Bones” Constantino – vocals

Track listing:

  1. Come Sunday – Duke Ellington
  2. The Hump – Kenny Barron
  3. Opus Part I / Opus Part II – Kenny Barron
  4. This Old Building – Rev. Cleophus Robinson
  5. Prayer – Kenny Barron
  6. Sunset – Kenny Barron
  7. His Eye Is on the Sparrow – traditional
  8. Destination Paradise – Yusef Lateef

musicalphabet