In August 1970, “Atlantic” label released “Good Vibes”, the 15th Gary Burton album. It was recorded September 1969 – March 1970, at “Atlantic Recording Studios” in New York, and was produced by Joel Dorn.
Personnel:
Gary Burton – vibraphone, piano, organ
Eric Gale, Jerry Hahn, Sam Brown – guitar
Richard Tee – piano, organ
Steve Swallow – bass, electric bass
Chuck Rainey – electric bass
Bernard Purdie, Bill Lavorgna – drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Gary Burton except where noted.
Vibrafinger
Las Vegas Tango – Gil Evans
Boston Marathon
Pain in My Heart – Naomi Neville
Leroy the Magician
I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) – Ronnie Shannon
On August 15, 2025, “Life’s a Bish Records” label released “THIMK”, the twentieth and final Stephen Bishop album. It was recorded at “Man Cave Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Marcus Eaton.
Stephen Bishop – lead and backing vocals, guitar
Marcus Eaton – guitar, bass, backing vocals, string arrangements, sampling
Eric Clapton – slide guitar
Christopher Cross – guitar
Greg Leisz – pedal steel guitar
Greg Phillinganes – keyboards
Steve Porcaro – piano
Jimmy Webb – piano
John Jarvis – piano
David Benoit – piano
Michael McDonald – piano, backing vocals
Nathan East – bass
Leland Sklar – bass
Sean Hurley – bass
Mai Leisz – bass
Nic Collins – drums
Jake Reed – drums
Steve Gadd – drums
Jack Tempchin – harmonica
Graham Nash – vocals
Sting – backing vocals
Art Garfunkel – backing vocals
Kenny Loggins – backing vocals
David Pack – backing vocals
James Lee Stanley – backing vocals
Gerry Beckley – backing vocals
Dewey Bunnell – backing vocals
Marilyn Martin – backing vocals
Liz Lieber – backing vocals
Marcus Eaton – engineer, editor
Billy Centenaro – mixing
Bernie Grundman – mastering
Liz Kamlet – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Stephen Bishop, except where noted.
Now That I’ve Hit the Big Time
Only the Heart Within You
She’ll Always Be My Girl
In the Limelight (alternate version)
The Money Girl
Liz (So in Love with You)
Really Wanting You
One More Night
You Don’t Need My Love
It Might Be You – Stephen Bishop, Dave Grusin, Alan and Marilyn Bergman
On August 14, 2015, “Hopeless” label released “Life’s Not out to Get You”, the second Neck Deep studio album. It was recorded December 2014 – January 2015, and was produced by Jeremy McKinnon and Andrew Wade.
Personnel:
Ben Barlow – lead vocals
Lloyd Roberts – lead guitar
Matt West – rhythm guitar
Fil Thorpe-Evans – bass, backing vocals
Dani Washington – drums
Jeremy McKinnon – guest vocal
Andrew Wade – recording, mixing
Alan Douches – mastering
Ricardo Cavolo – artwork
Track listing:
Citizens of World – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
Threat Level Midnight – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
Can’t Kick Up the Roots – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade
Kali Ma – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Jeremy McKinnon, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade
Gold Steps – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Tom Denney, Jeremy McKinnon, Andrew Wade
Lime St. – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
Serpents – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Andrew Dane, Jaremy McKinnon, Tom Denney
The Beach Is for Lovers (Not Lonely Losers) – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
December – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew wade, Jeremy McKinnon
Smooth Seas Don’t Make Good Sailors – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
I Hope This Comes Back To Hunt You – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
Rock Bottom – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
On August 14, 2012, “Southern Ground” label released “The Whippoorwill”, the third Blackberry Smoke studio album. It was recorded July – August 2011, and was produced by Clay Cook, Matt Mangano, Zac Brown, Charlie Starr, Richard Turner, Paul Jackson, Brandon Still and Brit Turner.
Personnel:
Charlie Starr – lead vocals, guitar, pedal steel, banjo
Paul Jackson – vocals, guitar
Brandon Still – piano, organ
Richard Turner – vocals, bass guitar
Brit Turner – drums, percussion
Matt Mangano – acoustic guitar
Clay Cook – percussion, harmonium
Brendan Wallace – bagpipes
Maureen Murphy, Lo Carter, Kyla Jade – backing vocals
Sarah Dugas – backing vocals
Arnold McCuller – backing vocals
Matt Wallace, Mike Fraser – mixing
Stephen Marcussen – mastering
Trey Wilson – production coordinator
Brit Turner – art direction
Justin Helton, Tim Pederson – cover design
David Stuart – photography
Track listing:
Six Ways to Sunday – Charlie Starr
Pretty Little Lie – Travis Meadows, Charlie Starr
Everybody Knows She’s Mine – Charlie Starr
One Horse Town – Travis Meadows, Jeremy Spillman, Charlie Starr
Ain’t Much Left of Me – David Lee Murphy, Charlie Starr, Richard Turner, Paul Jackson, Brandon Still, Brit Turner.
The Whippoorwill – Charlie Starr
Lucky Seven – Travis Meadows, Charlie Starr, Richard Turner, Paul Jackson, Brandon Still, Brit Turner.
Leave a Scar – Travis Meadows, Charlie Starr
Crimson Moon – Zac Brown, Matt Mangano, Charlie Starr
Ain’t Got the Blues – Charlie Starr
Sleeping Dogs – Gordon Kennedy, Charlie Starr, Richard Turner, Paul Jackson, Brandon Stil, Brit Turner
In August 1969, “Skye” label released “1969”, the twelve Gábor Szabó album. It was recorded in January 1969, at “United Recording Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Gary McFarland.
Personnel:
Gábor Szabó – guitar
Francois Vaz – guitar
Mike Melvoin – organ
Louis Kabok – bass
Randy Cierley-Sterling – electric bass
Jim Keltner – drums, percussion
George Ricci – cello
Gary McFarland – arrangements
Track listing:
Dear Prudence – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Sealed With a Kiss – Peter Udell, Gary Geld
Both Sides Now – Joni Mitchell
Walk Away Renee – Michael Brown, Bob Calilli, Tony Sansone
You Won’t See Me – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Michael from Mountains – Joni Mitchell
Stormy – Buddy Buie, James Cobb
In My Life – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
I’ve Just Seen a Face – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Until It’s Time for You to Go – Buffy Sainte-Marie
In August 1968, “Verve” label released “Giblet Gravy”, the fourth George Benson album. It was recorded in February 1968, at “A&R Recording Studios” and “Capitol Recording Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Esmond Edwards.
On August 12, 2008, “Anticon” and “icepac Recordings” labels released “Astrological Straits”, the debut Zach Hill album. It was recorded in 2008, at “Retrofit Recording” in Sacramento, California, and was produced by Zach Hill and John Reed Thompson.
Personnel:
Zach Hill – vocals, art direction, bass, cornet, electric piano, gong, guitar, drums, effects, keyboards, loops, mamola, melodica, piano, programming, synthesizer, trumpet
In August 1966, “Verve” label released “Tequila”, the 17th Wes Montgomery album. It was recorded in March 1966, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Creed Taylor.
Personnel:
Wes Montgomery – guitar
Ron Carter – bass
Grady Tate – drums
Ray Barretto – conga
George Devens – vibraphone
Bernard Eichen – violin
Arnold Eidus – violin
Paul Gershman – violin
Emanuel Green – violin
Julius Held – violin
Gene Orloff – violin
Harry Lookofsky – violin
Joseph Malin – violin
Abe Kessler – cello
Charles McCracken – cello
George Ricci – cello
Harvey Shapiro – cello
Claus Ogerman – arranger, conductor
Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
Track listing:
Tequila – Chuck Rio
Little Child (Daddy Dear) – Wayne Shanklin
What the World Needs Now Is Love – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
The Big Hurt – Wayne Shanklin
Bumpin’ on Sunset – Wes Montgomery
Insensatez (How Insensitive) – Vinicius De Moraes, Norman Gimbel, Antônio Carlos Jobim
In August 1966, “Blue Note” label released “Gettin’ Around”, the 14th Dexter Gordon album. It was recorded in May 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
Bobby Hutcherson – vibes
Barry Harris – piano
Bob Cranshaw – bass
Billy Higgins – drums
Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
Track listing:
Manhã de Carnaval – Luiz Bonfá, Antonio Maria
Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) – Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
Heartaches – Al Hoffman, John Klenner
Shiny Stockings – Frank Foster
Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool – Howard Greenfield, Jack Keller
