On October 12, 2010, “Asthmatic Kitty” label released “The Age of Adz”, the sixth Sufjan Stevens studio album. It was recorded 2009 – 2010, and was produced by Sufjan Stevens.
On October 12, 1979, “Vertigo” label released “Whatever You Want”, the twelfth Status Quo studio album. It was recorded in December 1978, at “Wisseloord Studios” in Hilversum, Netherlands, and was produced by Pip Williams.
Personnel:
Francis Rossi – vocals, guitar
Rick Parfitt – vocals, guitar
Alan Lancaster – vocals, bass
John Coghlan – drums
Andy Bown – keyboards
Bob Young – harmonica
Track listing:
Whatever You Want – Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown
Shady Lady – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
Who Asked You – Alan Lancaster
Your Smiling Face – Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown
Living on an Island – Rick Parfitt, Bob Young
Come Rock with Me – Francis Rossi, Bernie Frost
Rockin’ On – Francis Rossi, Bernie Frost
Runaway – Francis Rossi, Bernie Frost
High Flyer – Alan Lancaster, Bob Young
Breaking Away – Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown
On October 12, 1979, “Acrobat” label released “Mr. Universe”, the second Gillan studio album. It was recorded June – Jule 1979, at “Kingsway Recorders” in London, and was produced by Paul “Chas” Watkins, Ian Gillan, Colin Towns and John McCoy.
Personnel:
Ian Gillan – vocals, harmonica
Bernie Tormé – guitar
Colin Towns – keyboards, flute
John McCoy – bass
Mick Underwood – drums, percussion
Paul “Chas” Watkins – engineer
George Peckham – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Ian Gillan and Colin Towns, except where noted.
Second Sight – Colin Towns
Secret of the Dance
She Tears Me Down – Colin Towns
Roller
Mr. Universe
Vengeance
Puget Sound – Ian Gillan, Colin Towns, John McCoy, Bernie Tormé, Mick Underwood
In October 1959, “United Artists” label released “Sliding Easy”, the sixth Curtis Fuller album. It was recorded in March 1959, at “Nola’s Penthouse Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Tom Wilson.
Personnel:
Curtis Fuller – trombone
Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
Lee Morgan – trumpet
Tommy Flanagan – piano
Paul Chambers – bass
Elvin Jones – drums
Benny Golson – arrangements
Gigi Gryce – arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Curtis Fuller, except where noted.
Bit of Heaven
Down Home
I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone – Buddy Johnson
Bongo Bop – Charlie Parker
When Lights Are Low – Benny Carter, Spencer Williams
On October 11, 2005, “Yep Roc” label released “As Is Now”, the eight Paul Weller studio album. It was recorded in March 2005, at “Wheeler End Studios” in Buckinghamshire, England, and was produced by Jan “Stan” Kubert and Paul Weller.
On October 11, 1985, “Anthem” label released “Power Windows”, the eleventh Rush studio album. It was recorded April – August 1985, at “The Manor” in Oxfordshire, “SARM East”, “Angel” and “Abbey Road” in London, “AIR” in Salem, Montserrat, and was produced by Peter Collins, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart.
Personnel:
Geddy Lee – vocals, bass guitar, bass pedals, synthesizers, arrangements
Alex Lifeson – electric and acoustic guitars, arrangements
Neil Peart – drums, percussion, electric percussion, arrangements
Andy Richards – additional keyboards, synthesizer programming
Jim Burgess – synthesizer programming
Anne Dudley – string arrangement, conductor
Andrew Jackman – conductor, choir arrangements
The Choir – additional vocals
Peter Collins – arrangements
Jim Barton – engineer
Matt Butler – engineer assistant
Stephen Chase – engineer assistant
Dave Meegan – engineer assistant
Heff Moraes – engineer assistant
Bob Ludwig – mastering
Brian Lee – mastering
Hugh Syme – art direction, graphics, cover design, painting
Track listing:
All lyrics written by Neil Peart, all music by Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee.
In October 1959, “Blue Note” label released “LD+3”, Lou Donaldson and the Three Sounds (the tenth Lou Donaldson album overall). It was recorded in February 1959, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
In October 1958, “Prestige” label released “Soultrane”, the fourth John Coltrane album. It was recorded in February 1958, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock and Del Costello.
In October 1957, “Columbia” label released “Hard Bop”, the second Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers studio album. It was recorded in December 1956, at “Columbia 30th Street Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Alan Douglas.
Personnel:
Art Blakey – drums
Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
Bill Hardman – trumpet
Sam Dockery – piano
Spanky DeBrest – bass
Track listing:
Cranky Spanky – Bill Hardman
Stella by Starlight – Ned Washington, Victor Young
My Heart Stood Still – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
Little Melonae – Jackie McLean
Stanley’s Stiff Chicken – Bill Hardman, Jackie McLean
On October 10, 2006, “Pi Recordings” label released “Streaming”, album by Muhal Richard Abrams, George Lewis and Roscoe Mitchell (the 26th Muhal Richard Abrams album overall). It was recorded in January 2005, at “Systems Two” in Brooklyn, New York, and was produced by George Lewis, Roscoe Mitchell and Muhal Richard Abrams.
Personnel:
Muhal Richard Abrams – piano, horn, percussion, painting
Roscoe Mitchell – saxophones, percussion
George Lewis – trombone, laptop
Rich Lamb – recording
Tom Hamilton – recording, mixing
Michael Fossenkemper – mastering
Figureground – design
Kyle Oddson – photography
Seth Rosner – executive producer
Yulun Wang – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Muhal Richard Abrams, George Lewis and Roscoe Mitchell.
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