In October 1964, “Prestige” label released “The New Boss Guitar Of George Benson”, album by George Benson with The Brother Jack McDuff Quartet (first George Benson album). It was recorded in May 1964, in New York City, and was produced by Lew Futterman.
On October 7, 2013, “Matador” label released “Last Night on Earth”, the tenth Lee Ranaldo studio album. It was recorded September 2012 – June 2013, at “Echo Canyon West” in Hoboken, New Jersey, and was produced by Lee Ranaldo, Ted Young, Alan Licht and Steve Shelley. In addition to studio recordings, “Last Night on Earth” incorporates field recordings of Ranaldo in Berlin, Germany and Valeggio sul Mincio, Italy.
Personnel:
Lee Ranaldo – vocals, guitar, vibraphone, bells, recording
On October 5, 2026, Frederick Anthony Jackson died aged 70. He was singer and musician (piano), member of the band Mystic Merlin, but was best known as soul crooner who dominated R&B charts. As leader he released 14th albums.
On October 7, 2008, “EMI Music” label released “Hellville de Luxe”, the fifth Enrique Bunbury studio album. It was recorded in 2008, and produced by Phil Manzanera.
In October 1971, “Decca” label released “Growers of Mushroom”, the debut Leafhound album. It was originally released in 1970 by “Telefunken” in Germany only, by the name Leafhound, and with different cover. It was recorded in 1970, at “Spot Studiuos” in London, and was produced by Paul Lynton.
Personnel:
Pete French – vocals
Derek Brooks – rhythm guitar
Michael “Mick” Halls – lead guitar, keyboards
Stuart Brooks – bass guitar
Keith Young – drums
Track listing:
Freelance Fiend – Pete French, Michael Halls
Sad Road to the Sea – Pete French, Michael Halls
Drowned My Life in Fear – Peter Ross
Work My Body – Pete French, Derek Brooks, Stuart Brooks
Stray – Pete French, Michael Halls
With a Minute to Go – Pete French, Michael Halls, Stuart Brooks, Derek Brooks, Keith Young
Growers of Mushroom – Pete French, Michael Halls
Stagnant Pool – Pete French, Stuart Brooks
Sawdust Caesar – Pete French, Michael Halls, Stuart Brooks
In October 1964, “Atlantic” label released “Nirvana”, album by Herbie Mann and Bill Evans Trio, It was recorded December 1961 – May 1962, at “Atlantic” in New York City, and was produced by Nesuhi Ertegun.
Personnel:
Bill Evans – piano
Herbie Mann – flute
Chuck Israels – bass
Paul Motian – drums
Phil Lehle – engineer
Tom Dowd – engineer
Marvin Israel – design
Nesuhi Ertegun – supervisor
Track listing:
Gymnopedie – Erik Satie
I Love You – Cole Porter
Willow Weep for Me – Ann Ronell
Lover Man – Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman
On October 6, 2023, “Run for Cover Records” label released “Calling the Dogs”, the fifth Citizen studio album. It was recorded in 2023, and was produced by Rob Schnapf.
Personnel:
Nick Hamm – lead guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals
In October 1963, “Verve” label released “Blue Bash!”, album by Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Smith. It was recorded in July 1963, in New York City, and was produced by Creed Taylor.
Personnel:
Kenny Burrell – guitar
Jimmy Smith – organ
Vince Gambella – guitar
Milt Hinton – bass
George Duvivier – bass
Mel Lewis – drums
Bill English – drums
Val Valentin – engineer
Phil Macy, Phil Ramone, Rudy Van Gelder – engineer assistant
On October 5, 2018, “Insomniac” label released “Ultraviolet”, the eighth Poets of the Fall studio album. It was recorded in 2018 at “Poets HQ” and was produced by Markus Kaarlonen.
Personnel:
Marko Saaresto – vocals
Olli Tukiainen – lead guitar
Jaska Mäkinen – rhythm guitar
Markus “Captain” Kaarlonen – keyboards
Jani Snellman – bass
Jari Salminen – drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Marko Saaresto, Olli Tukiainen, Jaska Mäkinen, Markus Kaarlonen, Jani Shellman and Jari Shellman.
