The Trammps: The Trammps III

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On November 10, 1977, “Atlantic” label released “The Trammps III”, the fifth Trammps (The) album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Sigma Sound Studios” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was produced by Norman Harris, Ron Kersey and Ron Baker.

Personnel:

  • Jimmy Ellis – lead vocal
  • Robert Upchurch – vocal
  • Harold Wade – vocal, guitar
  • Stanley Wade – vocal, bass
  • Earl Young – vocal, drums
  • Norman Harris, Bobby Eli, T.J. Tindall – guitar
  • Ron “Have Mercy” Kersey, Bruce Gray, Carlton Kent – keyboards
  • Ron Baker, Sugar Bear Foreman – bass
  • T.G. Conway – synthesizer
  • Don Renaldo and His Strings and Horns

Track listing:

  1. The Nights the Lights Went Out – Allan Felder, Norman Harris, Ron Tyson
  2. Love Per Hour – Leroy Green, Ron Kersey
  3. People of the World, Rise – Bruce Gray, T.G. Conway, Norman Harris
  4. Living the Life – Ron Baker, Ron Tyson
  5. Seasons for Girls – Jerry Akins, Johnny Bellmon, Reginald Turner
  6. Life Ain’t Been Easy – Ron Baker, Ron Tyson
  7. I’m So Glad You Came Along – Ron Baker, Ron Tyson
  8. It Don’t Take Much – Ron Baker, Ron Tyson

Gary Numan: Berserker

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On November 9, 1984, “Numa Records” label released “Berserker”, the sixth Gary Numan studio album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Rock City Studios” in Shepperton, UK, and was produced by Gary Numan.

Personnel:

  • Gary Numan – vocals, keyboards
  • Russell Bell – guitar
  • John Webb – keyboards, programming
  • Martin Elliott – bass
  • Andy Coughlan – bass
  • Cedric Sharpley – drums
  • Pat Kyle – saxophone
  • Chris Payne – viola, keyboards
  • Tessa Niles – backing vocals
  • Tracy Ackerman – backing vocals
  • Zaine Griff – backing vocals
  • Mike Smith – PPG Wave programming
  • Ian Herron – PPG Wave programming

Track listing:

All tracks by Gary Numan.

  1. Berserker
  2. This Is New Love
  3. The Secret
  4. My Dying Machine
  5. Cold Warning
  6. Pump It Up
  7. The God Film
  8. A Child with the Ghost
  9. The Hunter

Cal Tjader: In A Latin Bag

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In November 1961, “Verve” label released “In a Latin Bag”, the 26th Cal Tjader album. It was recorded in August 1961, in Los Angeles, and was produced by Creed Taylor.

Personnel:

  • Cal Tjader – vibraphone, piano
  • Paul Horn – flute, alto saxophone
  • Lonnie Hewitt – piano
  • Al McKibbon – bass
  • Johnny Rae – drums
  • Wilfredo Vicente – congas
  • Armando Peraza – bongos
  • Pete Turner – photography
  • Dick Hadlock – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Cal Tjader, except where noted.

  1. Ben-Hur – Miklós Rózsa
  2. Green Dolphin Street – Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington
  3. Pauneto´s Point
  4. Speak Low – Kurt Weill, Ogden Nash
  5. Triste
  6. Misty – Erroll Garner
  7. Mambo in Miami – Armando Peraza
  8. Ecstasy – Paul Horn
  9. Half and Half – Paul Horn

Stan Getz: Cool Velvet

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In November 1960, “Verve” label released “Cool Velvet”, the 35th Stan Getz album. It was recorded in March 1960, in Baden-Baden, Germany, and was produced by Creed Taylor.

Personnel:

  • Stan Getz – tenor saxophone
  • Russell Garcia – conductor, arrangements
  • Jan Johansson – piano
  • Blanchie Birdsong – harp
  • Dave Hildinger – vibes
  • Freddy Dutton – bass
  • Sperie Karas – drums
  • Merle Shore – cover art
  • Benny Green – sleeve notes

Track listing:

  1. The Thrill Is Gone – Lew Brown, Ray Henderson
  2. It Never Entered My Mind – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
  3. Early Autumn – Ralph Burns, Woody Herman, Johnny Mercer
  4. When I Go, I Go All the Way – Russell Garcia, Bob Russell
  5. A New Town Is a Blue Town – Richard Adler, Jerry Ross
  6. Round Midnight – Bernie Hanighen, Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams
  7. Born to Be Blue – Mel Torme, Robert Wells
  8. Whisper Not – Benny Golson
  9. Goodbye – Gordon Jenkins
  10. Nature Boy – Eden Ahbez

Etta James: The Dreamer

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On November 8, 2011, “Verve Forecast” label released “The Dreamer”, the twenty-ninth and final Etta James studio album. It was recorded in 2011, at “Fort Athens Studios”, and was produced by Etta James, Josh Sklair, Danto and Sametto.

Personnel:

  • Etta James – vocals
  • Big Terry De Rouen, Bobby Murray, Leo Nocentelli – guitar
  • Josh Sklair – guitar
  • Divid Kirk Mathews – keyboards
  • Sametto James – bass
  • Donto James – drums, engineer
  • Jimmy Z – saxophone
  • Lee Thornburg – trumpet, arrangements
  • Kraig Kilby – trombone
  • Terry Howard – engineer
  • Ed Cherney – mixing
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering
  • Rudy Calvo – make-up
  • Artis Mills, Lupe De Leon – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Groove Me – King Floyd
  2. Champagne & Wine – Otis Redding
  3. Dreamer – Bobby Bland
  4. Welcome to the Jungle – Guns N’ Roses
  5. Misty Blue – Bob Montgomery
  6. Boondocks – Little Big Town
  7. Cigarettes & Coffee – Otis Redding
  8. In the Evening – Ray Charles
  9. Too Tired – Johnny “Guitar” Watson
  10. That’s the Chance You Take – Johnny “Guitar” Watson
  11. Let Me Down Easy – Little Milton

Stanley Turrentine: Look Out!

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In November 1960, “Blue Note” label released “Look Out!”, the debut Stanley Turrentine album. It was recorded in June 1960, “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Stanley Turrentine – tenor saxophone
  • Horace Parlan – piano
  • George Tucker – bass
  • Al Harewood – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
  • Reid Miles – design
  • Francis Wolff – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Stanley Turrentine, except where noted.

  1. Look Out
  2. Journey into Melody – Robert Farnon
  3. Return Engagement – Horace Parlan
  4. Little Sheri
  5. Tiny Capers – Clifford Brown
  6. Minor Chant

Carla Bley: Duets

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On November 7, 1988, “Watt/ECM” label released “Duets”, the twelve Carla Bley album. It was recorded in 1988, at “Grog Kill Studio” in Willow, New York, and was produced by Carla Bley and Steve Swallow.

Personnel:

  • Carla Bley – piano
  • Steve Swallow – bass guitar, recording
  • Roger Seibel – mastering
  • Paul McDonough – art direction
  • Richard D’Albert – photography
  • Paul J. Houffler – photography
  • Michael Mantler – coordinator

Track listing:

All tracks by Carla Bley, except where noted.

  1. Baby Baby
  2. Walking Batteriewoman
  3. Útviklingssang
  4. Ladies in Mercedes – Steve Swallow
  5. Romantic Notion No. 3
  6. Remember – Steve Swallow
  7. Ups and Downs
  8. Reactionary Tango (In Three Parts) – Carla Bley, Steve Swallow
  9. Soon I Will Be Done With the Troubles of This World – traditional

Horace Silver: Blowin’ The Blues Away

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In November 1959, “Blue Note” label released “Blowin’ the Blues Away”, the ninth Horace Silver album. It was recorded August – September 1959, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Horace Silver – piano
  • Junior Cook — tenor saxophone
  • Blue Mitchell — trumpet
  • Eugene Taylor — bass
  • Louis Hayes — drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder — engineer
  • Reid Miles — design
  • Paula Donohue — cover art
  • Francis Wolff — photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Horace Silver.

  1. Blowin’ the Blues Away
  2. The St. Vitus Dance
  3. Break City
  4. Peace
  5. Sister Sadie
  6. The Baghdad Blues
  7. Melancholy Blues

Lee Morgan: Candy

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In November 1958, “Blue Note” label released “Candy”, the eight Lee Morgan album. It was recorded November 1957 – February 1958, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Lee Morgan – trumpet
  • Sonny Clark – piano
  • Doug Watkins – bass
  • Art Taylor – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording
  • Emerick Bronson – photography
  • Reid Miles – design
  • Robert Levin – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Candy – Mack David, Alex Kramer, Joan Whitney
  2. Since I Fell for You – Buddy Johnson
  3. C.T.A. – Jimmy Heath
  4. All the Way – Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen
  5. Who Do You Love, I Hope – Irving Berlin
  6. Personality – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen

Johnny Griffin: Way Out!

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In November 1958, “Riverside” label released “Way Out!”, the sixth Johnny Griffin album. It was recorded in February 1958, at “Reeves Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.

Personnel:

  • Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
  • Kenny Drew – piano
  • Wilbur Ware – bass
  • Philly Joe Jones – drums
  • Jack Higgins – engineer
  • Orrin Keepnews – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Where’s Your Overcoat, Boy? – Richard Evans
  2. Hot Sausage – Jody Christian
  3. Sunny Monday – John Hines
  4. Cherokee – Ray Noble
  5. Teri’s Tune – Teri Thornton
  6. Little John – John Hines

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