In July 1971, “Impulse!” label released “Freeflight”, the 28th Ahmad Jamal album. It was recorded in June 1971, at “Montreux Jazz Festival” in the “Casino de Montreux” in Switzerland, and was produced by Ed Michel.
On July 16, 2021, “Polyvinyl Record Company” label released “Drama”, the second Rodrigo Amarante album. It was recorded in 2021, at “MCJ Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Rodrigo Amarante.
On July 16, 2021, “Speedy Wunderground” label released “Busy Guy”, the fourth Stephen Fretwell album. It was recorded in 2021, at “Dean St. Studios” and “Mr. Dan’s” in London, and was produced by Dan Carey.
Personnel:
Stephen Fretwell – vocals, guitar
Dan Carey – piano, keyboards, synthesizer, electric guitar, programming
On July 16, 2021, “Raisin’ Records” label released “Detour de Force”, the thirteenth Barenaked Ladies studio album. It was recorded February – August 2020, at “The Herbert/Robertson Hideaway”, “Noble Street Studios”, “Vespa Studios”, and was produced by Eric Ratz and Mark Howard.
Personnel:
Ed Robertson – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, drums, percussion
Kevin Hearn – vocals, pianos, keyboards, Continuum, accordion, acoustic and electric guitars, drum loops
Jim Creeggan – vocals, electric and double bass, cello, electric guitar, Taurus pedals, string and horn arrangements
Tyler Stewart – vocals, drums, percussion
Track listing:
Flip – Ed Robertson, Kevin Griffin
Good Life – Ed Robertson, Kevin Griffin
New Disaster – Ed Robertson, Kevin Griffin
Big Back Yard – Kevin Hearn
Live Well – Ed Robertson
Flat Earth – Ed Robertson, Danny Michel
Here Together – Jim Creeggan, James Bryan McCollum
Roll On – Ed Robertson, Kevin Griffin, Craig Wiseman
On July 16, 1973, “RCA” label released “Elvis”, the eighteenth Elvis Presley studio album. It was recorded in March 1971 and March 1972, at “RCA” in Hollywood, “RCA Studio B” in Nashville, and was produced by Felton Jarvis.
Personnel:
Elvis Presley – lead vocals, piano
James Burton – lead guitar
Joe Esposito – guitar, percussion
John Wilkinson – rhythm guitar
Chip Young – rhythm guitar
Charlie Hodge – rhythm guitar
Glen D. Hardin – piano, string arrangements
David Briggs – piano
Charlie McCoy – harmonica
Emory Gordy Jr. – bass
Norbert Putnam – bass
Jerry Scheff – bass
Kenneth A. Buttrey – drums
Jerry Carrigan – drums
Ron Tutt – drums
J. D. Sumner – vocals
The Sweet Inspirations – backing vocals
The Nashville Edition – backing vocals
Joe Babcock – backing vocals
Dolores Edgin – backing vocals
Ginger Holladay – backing vocals
The Imperials Quartet – backing vocals
Millie Kirkham – backing vocals
June Page – backing vocals
Temple Riser – backing vocals
Hurshel Wiginton – backing vocals
Mary Holliday – backing vocals
Kathy Westmoreland – backing vocals
Joe Guercio – conductor
Track listing:
Fool – James Last, Carl Sigman
Where Do I Go from Here – Paul Williams
Love Me, Love the Life I Lead – Roger Greenaway, Tony Macaulay
It’s Still Here – Ivory Joe Hunter
It’s Impossible – Armando Manzanero, Sid Wayne
(That’s What You Get) For Lovin’ Me – Gordon Lightfoot
Padre – Jacques Larue, Paul Francis Webster, Alain Romans
I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen – Thomas Paine Westendorf
On July 16, 1956, “Columbia” label released “Brubeck Plays Brubeck”, the 18th Dave Brubeck album. It was recorded in April 1956, at Dave Brubeck’s House in Oakland, and was produced by George Avakian.
On July 15, 2022, “Frontiers Music” label released “From the New World”, the sixth Alan Parsons studio album. It was recorded 2021 – 2022, at “Parsonics” in Sussex, England, and was produced by Alan Parsons.
Personnel:
Alan Parsons – lead and backing vocals, arrangements, engineer
Todd Cooper – lead vocals, saxophone
Mark Mikel – lead and backing vocals, swarmmandel
Tommy Shaw – lead and backing vocals
James Durbin – lead and backing vocals, guitar
P. J. Olsson – lead and backing vocals, programming
Tabitha Fair – lead and backing vocals
David Pack – lead vocal
Dan Tracey – guitar, backing vocals
Jeff Kollman – guitar
Jeff Marshall – guitar
Joe Bonamassa – guitar
Tim Pierce – guitar
Doug Powell – keyboards, backing vocals
Tom Brooks – keyboards, arrangements, conductor
Matt McCarrin – keyboards
Andy Ellis – keyboards
Kim Bullard – keyboards
Guy Erez – bass
Danny Thompson – drums, percussion
Mika Larson – cello
Todd Cooper – backing vocals
Chris Shutters – backing vocals
Mark Mikel – backing vocals
Scott Hunt – backing vocals
Noah Bruskin – engineer
Dave Donelly – mastering
Ioannis – artwork
David Minasian – design, layout
Josefa Vaca – design, layout
Shlomi Pinto – photography
Track listing:
Fare Thee Well – Alan Parsons, Doug Powell, Todd Cooper
The Secret – Alan Parsons, Guy Erez, Jeff Kolman, Mike Mikel
Uroboros – Alan Parsons, Doug Powell, Todd Cooper
Don’t Fade Now – Alan Parsons, Andy Ellis, Guy Erez
Give ‘Em My Love – Alan Parsons, James Durbin, Julian Colbeck
Obstacles – Alan Parsons, Jeff Kollman, Mark Mikel
I Won’t Be Led Astray – Alan Parsons, David Minasian, Kim Bullard
You Are the Light – Alan Parsons, Dan Tracey, P.J. Olson
Halos – Alan Parsons, Dan Tracey, P.J. Olsson
Goin’ Home – Antonín Dvořák, William Arms Fisher
Be My Baby – Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Phil Spector
On July 15, 2022, “Rough Trade” label released “Hellfire”, the third Black Midi studio album. It was recorded June – August 2021, at “Hoxa HQ” in London, and was produced by Marta Salogni.
Personnel:
Geordie Greep – lead vocals, Bechstein grand piano, accordion, resonator guitar, mandolin, K. Yairi classical guitar, Gibson SG, Fender Stratocaster, Surfboard lap steel, lap steel, Japanese classical guitar, Gibson ES 150D, orchestral whip, triangle, wind whistle, police whistle, train whistle, Yamaha SA60, Burns Double 6, España CS-40, Gibson Dove, Rhodes 54, Optigan, Rickenbacker 4003, snaps, claps, stomps, Arturia Microbrute, Kay 5190J, wooden whip, Roland Jupiter 8, Referee’s whistle
Cameron Picton – lead vocals, Rickenbacker 4003, Hofner Senator, triangle, sampler, flute, Hohner C harmonica, marxophone, micellaneous synthesizers, xylophone, Arturia Pigments, Arturia Synthi, España CS-40, K. Yairi classical guitar, Silvertone guitar, Guild M120, picked Bechstein grand piano, sub bass, Gibson SG, National Archtop, Larry James 56 baritone, snaps, claps, stomps, sound FX, resonator guitar, björk bird instrument, Yamaha SA90, Radio Bed, sound design, field recording, crowd noise, drone
Morgan Simpson – snare, kick, china cymbals, tom, cabasa, crash cymbal, triangle, doumbek, Ludwig Vistalite Kit, tambourine, salt shaker, guiro, clave, cowbell, Funky 405 Kit, maraca, Green kit, snaps, claps, stomps, woodblock, chimes, shaker, hi-hat, hand drummed snare, WFM snare
BJ Cole – pedal steel guitar
Seth Evans – Bechstein grand piano, Hammond organ
Finn Carter – grand piano
Marta Salogni – Roland Jupiter 8
Kaidi Akinnibi – alto, soprano, baritone and tenor saxophone
Ife Ogunjobi – trumpet
Joe Bristow – trombone
Joscelin Dent-Pooley – violin
Blossom Caldarone – cello
Joe MacLaren – electric upright bass
Demi García Sabat – cajón, palmas, percussion, udu
Mike Ro-Phone – percussion
Max Goulding – triangle, handclaps, snaps, stomps
Hus Ragip – boxing announcer
Paul Jones – Vespa
Radio Rahim – radio host
Akiu Tonto, Alex Peters, Amy Caek, Antoine Ray, Barn Marts, Cole Clements, Curtis Fogg, Dean Ferguson, Emilio Bazan, Finn Gildea, Georgie Du Boulay, Jack Sheppard, Jc Lightbody, Jeremiah Fowl, Lorenzo Lorini, Lucas Lockeridge, Maia Ciarapica, Mario Morales, Milanka Caballero, Nathan Cheung, Olly Bate, Sophie Pritchard, Tj Critchy, Zachary Oberdier – burps
Alek Ertman, Antoine Ray 1, Atereick, Ben Dreblow, Benjamin Ford, Bidskimbudskum, Bruce Quasar, Cole Clements, Colin Hedberg, Christian Malinoski, Dan Milmine, Drew “Droneman” Goad-Pacheco, Ellaar, Felipe González, Fin “DaMando” Gildea, Gabe Lactu, Gus Crane, Jamie Teixido Ubeda, Johnny Rockstar, Josh Healing, Joshua Brenan, Keep Me Safe, Kian Kermani, Lee Pritchard, Luke Cherchenko, Matt Bisaccia, Mattsladedrone, Mr Chain Blue Lightning, Sam R, Tanner York, Teodor Vujic, The Kaj, Trevor Davies, Vincent Sgro – drone
In July 1970, “Impulse!” label released “For Losers”, the 17th Archie Shepp album. It was recorded in September 1968, February – August 1969, at “RCA Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Bob Thiele and Ed Michel.
Personnel:
Archie Shepp – soprano and tenor saxophone, liner notes
Robin Kenyatta – alto saxophone, flute
James Spaulding- alto saxophone
Clarence Sharpe – alto saxophone
Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone, flute
Charles Davis – baritone saxophone
Martin Banks – trumpet, flugelhorn
Jimmy Owens – trumpet
Woody Shaw – trumpet
Matthew Gee – trombone
Grachan Moncur III – trombone
Leon Thomas – vocals
China-Lin Sharpe – vocals
Cedar Walton – piano
Andrew Bey – piano
Dave Burrell – organ
Wally Richardson – guitar
Bert Payne – guitar
Wilbur Ware – bass
Albert Winston – electric bass, bass
Bob Bushnell – electric bass
Bernard Purdie – drums
Beaver Harris – drums
Joe Chambers – drums
Tasha Thomas, Doris Troy – backing vocals
George Whiteman – design
Chuck Stewart – photography
Bob Thiele, Ed Michel – supervision
Track listing:
All tracks by Archie Shepp, except where noted.
Stick ‘Em Up
Abstract
I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good) – Duke Ellington, Paul Francis Webster
In July 1968, “Cadet” label released “Maiden Voyage”, the 29th Ramsey Lewis album. It was recorded in April 1968, at “Universal Recording Studio” in Chicago, and was produced by Richard Evans.
Personnel:
Ramsey Lewis – piano
Cleveland Eaton – bass, arrangements
Maurice White – drums
Charles Stepney – arrangements
Doug Brand – engineer
Jerry Griffith – design
Ryell Ho – photography
Richard Evans – supervision
Track listing:
Maiden Voyage – Herbie Hancock
Mighty Quinn – Bob Dylan
Sweet Rain – Mike Gibbs
Lady Madonna – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Do You Know the Way to San Jose – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Ode – Charles Stepney
Les Fleur – Charles Stepney
Since You’ve Been Gone – Aretha Franklin, Ted White
In The Heat of the Night – Quincy Jones
Afro-Boogaloo Twist – Cleveland Eaton
Only When I’m Dreaming – Charles Stepney, Alex Dino