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
On July 14, 2003, “Tyger Style Records” label released “Two Conversations”, the fifth Appleseed Cast (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by Ed Rose.
Personnel:
Christopher Crisci – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Aaron Pillar – lead guitar
Jordan Geiger – keyboards
Marc Young – bass guitar
Josh Baruth – drums
Travis Pesnell – artwork
Nick Pimentel – design, layout
Ed Rose – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Christopher Crisci, Aaron Pillar, Jordan Geiger, Marc Young and Josh Baruth.
On July 14, 1998, “Universal” label released “Phantom Power”, the sixth Tragically Hip (The) studio album. It was recorded 1997 – 1998, at “The Bathouse” in Bath, Ontario, Canada, and was produced by Steve Berlin, Mark Vreeken, Gord Downie, Rob Baker, Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay. In 1998,”Phantom Power” won the 1999 “Juno Awards” for “Best Rock Album” and “Best Album Design”.
Personnel:
Gord Downie – lead vocals
Rob Baker – lead guitar
Paul Langlois – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Gord Sinclair – bass guitar, backing vocals
Johnny Fay – drums
Steve Berlin – keyboards, flute, percussion
Bob Egan – lap steel, pedal steel, mandolin
Mark Vreeken – recording, mixing
Don Smith – mixing
Jim Rondinelli – mixing
Stephen Marcussen – mastering
Andrew McLachlan, Brock Ostrom – art direction
Bernard Clark, David Ajax – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Gord Downie, Rob Baker, Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay.
In July 1967, “Takoma” label released “Days Have Gone By”, the sixth John Fahey album. It was recorded in 1967, at “Sierra Sound Laboratories” in Berkeley, California, and in Los Angeles, and was produced by John Fahey.
Personnel:
John Fahey – guitar, arrangements
Robert Gardner – guitar
John Wisdom Enterprises. Tom Weller – design
Jeff Lovelace – front cover photography
Paul Kagan – back cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by John Fahey, except where noted.
The Revolt of the Dyke Brigade
Impressions of Susan
Joe Kirby Blues
Night Train of Valhalla
The Portland Cement Factory at Monolith, California
A Raga Called Pat, Pt. 1
A Raga Called Pat, Pt. 2
My Shepherd Will Supply My Needs
My Grandfather’s Clock – traditional, Henry Clay Work
In July 1965, “Argo” label released “The in Crowd”, album by The Ramsey Lewis Trio (the 21st Ramsey Lewis album overall). It was recorded in 1965, at “Bohemian Caverns” in Washington, D.C. and was produced by Esmond Edwards. In 1966, the album received “Grammy Award” for “Best Instrumental Jazz Performance by an Individual or Group”, and the title track single was inducted into the “Grammy Hall of Fame” in 2009.
Personnel:
Ramsey Lewis – piano
Eldee Young – bass, cello
Redd Holt – drums
Ed Green – engineer
Don S. Bronstein – design, photography
Al Clarke – liner notes
Esmond Edwards – supervision
Track listing:
The ‘In’ Crowd – Billy Page
Since I Fell for You – Buddy Johnson
Tennessee Waltz – Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart
You Been Talkin’ ‘Bout Me Baby – Gale Garnett, Ray Rivers
Spartacus (Love Theme from) – Alex North
Felicidade – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes
In July 1960, “Argo” label released “Introducing Roland Kirk”, the second Roland Kirk studio album. It was recorded in June 1960, in Chicago, Illinois.
Personnel:
Roland Kirk – tenor saxophone, manzello, whistle, stritch
Ira Sullivan – trumpet, tenor saxophone
William Burton – organ, piano
Donald Garrett – bass
Sonny Brown – drums
Ron Malo – engineer
Don Bronstein – design
Bill Claxton – cover photography
Jack Tracy – supervision
Track listing:
All tracks by Roland Kirk, except where noted.
The Call
Soul Station
Our Waltz – David Rose
Our Love Is Here To Stay – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin