Jon Anderson: Angels Embrace

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On September 30, 1995, “Higher Octave Music” label released “Angels Embrace”, the eighth Jon Anderson studio album. It was recorded in 1995, and was produced by Jon Anderson.

Personnel:

  • Jon Anderson – vocals, keyboards
  • Deborah Anderson – vocals
  • Jade Anderson – vocals
  • Steve Katz – keyboards
  • Keith Heffner – keyboards
  • Ric Wilson – mastering
  • John Laraio – mastering assistant
  • Tal Herzberg – mastering assistant
  • Suki Sir Tansey – creative direction
  • Geoff Gans – art direction
  • V Photo/Vitor Martins – photography
  • Matt Marshall – executive producer
  • Dan Selene – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Jon Anderson.

  1. Myo Maya
  2. New Eire Land
  3. Angels Embrace
  4. Cloudsinging
  5. Prayersong
  6. Naturemusic
  7. Midnight Cello

The Brecker Brothers: Out of the Loop

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On September 30, 1994, “GRP” label released “Out of the Loop”, the seventh and final Brecker Brothers (The) album. It was recorded April – August 1992, and was produced by George Whitty, Maz Kessler and Robbie Kilgore. In 1995 the album won two “Grammy Awards” – “Best Contemporary Jazz Performance” and “Best Instrumental Composition”.

Personnel:

  • Michael Brecker – soprano and tenor saxophone, Akai EWI, arrangements
  • Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn, arrangements
  • George Whitty – keyboards, Hammond organ bass, acoustic piano, keyboard programming, arrangements
  • Chris Botti – keyboard programming, bass and drum programming, arrangements
  • Andy Snitzer – keyboard programming, bass and drum programming, arrangements
  • Maz Kessler – keyboards, rhythm programming, arrangements
  • Robbie Kilgore – guitars, keyboards, rhythm programming, arrangements
  • Eliane Elias – vocals, keyboards, vocals, arrangements
  • Dean Brown – guitars, electric guitar
  • Larry Saltzman – guitars
  • James Genus – bass, acoustic bass
  • Armand Sabal-Lecco – bass, acoustic piccolo bass
  • Steve Jordan – drums
  • Shawn Pelton – drums
  • Rodney Holmes – drums
  • Steve Thornton – percussion
  • Mark Ledford – additional backing vocals
  • James Farber – recording, mixing
  • George Whitty – additional recording
  • Chris Botti – additional recording
  • Andy Snitzer – additional recording
  • Rich Lamb – additional recording
  • Maz Kessler – mixing, additional recording
  • Robbie Kilgore – mixing, additional recording
  • “Q” Engstrom – mixing
  • Scott Hull – mastering
  • Elaine Elias – editing
  • Ron Bach – editing engineer
  • Hiro Ishihara – engineer assistant
  • Chris Albert – mixing assistant
  • Scott Austin – mixing assistant
  • Rory Romano – mixing assistant
  • Robert Smith – mixing assistant
  • Joseph Doughney – post-production engineer
  • Michael Landy – post-production engineer
  • Cara Bridgins – production coordinator
  • Joseph Moore – assistant production coordinator
  • Sonny Mediana – production director, art direction
  • Andy Baltimore – creative director
  • Darryl Pitt – cover concept
  • Laurie Goldman – design
  • Matt Zumbo – front cover illustration
  • Kim Steele – back cover photography
  • Dave Grusin – executive producer
  • Larry Rosen – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Slang – Michael Brecker
  2. Evocations – Chris Botti, Michael Brecker
  3. Scrunch – Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Maz Kessler, Robbie Kilgore
  4. Secret Heart – Randy Brecker, Eliane Elias
  5. African Skies – Michael Brecker
  6. When It Was – Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Maz Kessler, Robbie Kilgore
  7. Harpoon – Randy Brecker
  8. The Nightwalker – Michael Brecker
  9. And Then She Wept – Randy Brecker

Danny Thompson

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On September 23, 2025, Daniel Henry Edward Thompson aka Danny Thompson died aged 86. He was musician (upright bass, tea chest bass), songwriter and record producer, member of Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated, led a trio that included John McLaughlin, but was best known as member of Pentangle and long – time collaborator with John Martyn. During his long musical career he recorded and played with a large variety of other musicians, including Richard Thompson, Kate Bush, Tim Buckley, ABC, Skin, Ayuo, Richard Barbieri, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sam Brown, Graham Coxon, Donovan, Christine Collister, Barbara Dickson, Bick Drake, Everything but the Girl, Marianne Faithfull, Peter Gabriel, Davey Graham, Mara!, Linda Lewis, Mike Landup, Magna Carta, The Chris McGregor Septet, Loreena McKennitt, Ralph McTell, Alison Moyet, Cliff Richard, Dizrhythmia, David Sylvian, Duffy Power, Deva Premal, Andrew Ridgeley, Talk Talk, Loudon Wainwright III, Se. E. Rogie, Darell Scott, Songhai, Vivian Stanshall, Eric Bibb & North Country Far, Hunter Muskett, Mary Hopkin, John Stevens, Alan Holdsworth, Bert Jansch, David Wharnsby, Boo Hewerdine, Tasmin Archer, The Incredible String Band, T. Rex and Rod Stewart. As leader Thompson released seven albums.

Cissy Houston and Chuck Jackson: I’ll Take Care Of You

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On September 29, 1992, “Shanachie” label released “I’ll Take Care of You” album by Cissy Houston and Chuck Jackson. It was recorded June – July 1992, at “Acme Studios” in Mamaroneck, New York, and was produced by Peter Denenberg and Joe Perry.

Personnel:

  • Chuck Jackson – lead vocals
  • Cissy Houston – lead vocals
  • Joe Ferry – acoustic guitar, percussion, mixing
  • Hiram Bullock – electric guitar
  • Gil Parris – guitar
  • Richard Tee – piano, organ
  • Bruce Williamson – synthesizer, saxophone
  • Wilbur Bascomb – bass
  • Bernard Purdie – drums
  • Tommy McDonnell – congas, backing vocals
  • Barry Danielian – trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Amanda Homi, Chuck St. Troy, Diane Garisto, Lenora Zenzalai Helm, Nicki Richards, Vaneese Thomas – backing vocals
  • Doug Munro – arrangements, mixing
  • Thom Leinbach – engineer
  • Peter Denenberg – engineer, mixing
  • Randall Grass – mixing
  • Robert Vosgien – digital mastering
  • Stefan Grossman – art direction
  • Joan Pelosi – design
  • Shari Weingarten – photography

Track listing:

  1. Looking for Love – James Alexamder, Zelda Samuels
  2. Always on My Mind – Johnny Christopher, Mark James, Wayne Carson
  3. I Don’t Want to Cry – Chuck Jackson, Luther Dixon
  4. Why Do You Turn Away – Barbara Soehner, Michael Zager
  5. Take Me Back, I’m Sorry – Larry Weiss
  6. Are You Lonely for Me, Baby? – Bert Berns
  7. I Wanna Be with You – Charles Strouse, Lee Adams
  8. Waiting in Vain – Bob Marley
  9. I’ll Take Good Care of You – Jerry Ragovoy, Bert Berns
  10. You Make Me Feel Brand New – Thom Bell, Linda Creed

Gerry Rafferty: Sleepwalking

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On September 29, 1980, “Liberty” label released “Sleepwalking”, the fifth Gerry Rafferty, studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Chipping Norton Recording Studios” in Oxon, England, “Strawberry Studios South” in Dorking, England, and was produced by Gerry Rafferty and Christopher Neil.

 Personnel:

  • Gerry Rafferty – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, arrangements
  • Hugh Burns – electric guitars
  • Frank Bogie – electric guitars
  • Kenny Craddock – acoustic piano, keyboards, synthesizers, Hammond organ, electric guitars, banjo 
  • Alan Clark – acoustic piano, organ, synthesizers, Hammond organ
  • Ian Lynn – synthesizers, sequencer, string synthesizer
  • Mo Foster – bass
  • Liam Genockey – drums
  • Pick Withers – drums
  • Morris Pert – percussion
  • Frank Ricotti – percussion
  • Christopher Neil – drum programming, backing vocals
  • Mel Collins – saxophone
  • Barry Hammond – recording
  • Alan O’Duffy – recording, overdubbing
  • Nick Ryan – mixing
  • Ron McMaster – mastering
  • Phil Jude – front cover and inner sleeve photography
  • Gered Mankowitz – back cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Gerry Rafferty

  1. Standing at the Gates
  2. Good Intentions
  3. A Change of Heart
  4. On the Way
  5. Sleepwalking
  6. Cat and Mouse
  7. The Right Moment
  8. As Wise as a Serpent

Neil Young: Le Noise

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On September 28, 2010, “Reprise” label released “Le Noise”, the 32nd Neil Young studio album. It was recorded March – May 2010, at “Le Noise” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Daniel Lanois.

Personnel:

  • Neil Young – vocals, guitars
  • Mark Howard – recording, mixing
  • Tony Mangurian, Flo Ammon – editing
  • Chris Bellman – mastering
  • Margaret Marissen – production assistance

Track listing:

All tracks by Neil Young.

  1. Walk with Me
  2. Sign of Love
  3. Someone’s Gonna Rescue You
  4. Love and War
  5. Angry World
  6. Hitchhiker
  7. Peaceful Valley Boulevard
  8. Rumblin’

Brian Wilson: Brian Wilson Presents Smile

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On September 28, 2004, “Nonesuch” label released “Brian Wilson Presents Smile”, the fifth Brian Wilson studio album. It was recorded April – July 2004, at “Sunset Sound Recorders”, “Your Place or Mine Recording” in California, and was produced by Brian Wilson.

Personnel:

  • Brian Wilson – vocals, keyboards, arrangements
  • Jeffrey Foskett – vocals, guitar, hammer
  • Probyn Gregory – vocals, guitar, brass, Tannerin, whistles
  • Scott Bennett – vocals, guitar, keyboards, mallets
  • Bob Lizik – bass guitar, guitar, beret
  • Jim Hines – drums, mallets, saw, sound effects
  • Nelson Bragg – vocals, percussion, whistles, celery
  • Nick Walusko – vocals, guitar
  • Darian Sahanaja – vocals, keyboards, mallets, drill
  • Paul Mertens – woodwinds, saxophone, harmonica, semi-conductor
  • Taylor Mills – vocals, power drill, leg-slap

Stockholm Strings ‘n’ Horns

  • Victor Sand – saxophone, flute, clarinet
  • Björn Samuelsson – trombone
  • Staffan Findin – bass trombone
  • Andreas Forsman – violin
  • Malin-My Nilsson – violin
  • Erik Holm – viola
  • Anna Landberg – cello
  • Markus Sandlund – cello
  • Mark Linett – recording, mixing
  • Kevin Deane – engineer assistant
  • Pete Magdaleno – engineer assistant
  • Daniel S. McCoy – engineer assistant
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Mark London – package design and art
  • Dennis Loren – graphic layouts

Track listing:

All tracks by Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks, except where noted.

Movement One

  1. Our Prayer / Gee – Brian Wilson, William Davis, Morris Levy
  2. Heroes and Villains
  3. Roll Plymouth Rocks
  4. Barnyard
  5. Old Master Painter / You Are My Sunshine – Haven Gillespie, Beasley Smith
  6. Cabin Essence

Movement Two

  • Wonderful
  • Song for Children
  • Child Is Father of the Man
  • Surf’s Up

Movement Three

  1. I’m in Great Shape / I Wanna Be Around / Workshop – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks, Johnny Mercer, Sade Vimmerstedt
  2. Vega Tables
  3. On a Holiday
  4. Wind Chimes
  5. Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow – Brian Wilson
  6. In Blue Hawaii
  7. Good Vibrations – Brian Wilson, Tony Asher, Michael Love

Instrumental bonus tracks (side four of the vinyl release)

  1. Heroes and Villains
  2. Cabin Essence
  3. On a Holiday
  4. Wind Chimes

Ezra Collective: Dance, No One’s Watching

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On September 27, 2024, “Partisan” label released “Dance, No One’s Watching”. the third Ezra Collective studio album. It was recorded in 2024, and was produced by Femi Koleoso, TJ Koleoso, Ife Ogunjobi, James Mollison and Joe Armon-Jones.

Personnel:

  • Joe Armon-Jones – synthesiser
  • James Mollison – tenor saxophone
  • Ife Ogunjobi – trumpet
  • TJ Koleoso – bass
  • Femi Koleoso – drums
  • Yazmin Lacey – vocals
  • Olivia Dean – vocals
  • M.anifest – vocals
  • Moonchild Sanelly – vocals
  • David Wrench – mixing

Track listing:

All music by Femi Koleoso, Ife Ogunjobi, James Mollison, Joe Armon-Jones, and TJ Koleoso, except where noted.

  1. Intro
  2. The Herald
  3. Palm Wine
  4. Cloackroom Link Up (Act 1) – music by Femi Koleoso, Ife Ogunjobi, James Mollison, Joe Armon-Jones, TJ Koleoso, Matt Roberts
  5. God Gave Me Feet for Dancing – lyrics by Yazmin Lacey, Craigie Dodds
  6. Ajala
  7. The Traveller – music by Femi Koleoso, Ife Ogunjobi, James Mollison, Joe Armon-Jones, TJ Koleoso, Larry Heard
  8. In the Dance (Act 2) – music by Femi Koleoso, Ife Ogunjobi, James Mollison, Joe Armon-Jones, TJ Koleoso, Matt Roberts
  9. N29
  10. No One’s Watching Me – lyrics by Olivia Dean, music by Femi Koleoso, Ife Ogunjobi, James Mollison, Joe Armon-Jones, TJ Koleoso, Olivia Dean
  11. Our Element (Act 3) – music by Femi Koleoso, Ife Ogunjobi, James Mollison, Joe Armon-Jones, TJ Koleoso, Matt Roberts
  12. Hear My Cry – music by Femi Koleoso, Ife Ogunjobi, James Mollison,, Joe Armon-Jones, TJ Koleoso, Gerald Peters, Marvia Providence
  13. Shaking Body
  14. Expensive
  15. Street Is Calling – lyrics by M.anifest, Moonchild Sanelly, music by M.anifest, Moonchild Sanelly, Femi Koleoso, Ife Ogunjobi, James Mollison, Joe Armon-Jones, TJ Koleoso
  16. Lights On (Act 4) – Femi Koleoso, Ife Ogunjobi, James Mollison, Joe Armon-Jones, TJ Koleoso, Matt Roberts
  17. Why I Smile
  18. Have Patience
  19. Everybody

Xiu Xiu: 13 Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips

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On September 27, 2024, “Polyvinyl” label released “13 Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips”, the fourteenth Xiu Xiu studio album. It was recorded in 2024, at “Nurse” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Angela Seo.

Personnel:

  • Jamie Stewart – vocals, guitar, bass, synthesisers, percussion, bajo quinto, drum machine
  • Angela Seo – vocals, synthesisers, organ, sheet metal, percussion, piano, autoharp
  • David Kendrick – drums, percussion
  • Soo Cho – violin
  • David Kim – violin
  • Min Kim – viola
  • John Lee – cello
  • Daniel Park – cello
  • John Congleton – mixing
  • Alan Douche – mastering
  • Janelle Abad – design

Track listing:

  1. Arp Omni
  2. Maestro One Chord
  3. Common Loon
  4. Pale Flower
  5. Veneficium
  6. Sleep Blvd.
  7. T.D.F.T.W.
  8. Bobby Bland
  9. Piña, Coconut & Cherry

John Coltrane: Blue World

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On September 27, 2019, “Impulse!” label released “Blue World”, an album by John Coltrane. It contains recordings form June 1964, recorded at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Ken Druker and John Coltrane.

Personnel:

  • John Coltrane – soprano and tenor saxophone
  • McCoy Tyner – piano
  • Jimmy Garrison – double bass
  • Elvin Jones – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording, mixing, mastering
  • Kevin Reeves – mastering
  • Ashley Kahn – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by John Coltrane

  1. Naima (Take 1)
  2. Village Blues (Take 2)
  3. Blue World
  4. Village Blues (Take 1)
  5. Village Blues (Take 3)
  6. Like Sonny
  7. Traneing In
  8. Naima (Take 2)

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