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Go: Go Too

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In September 1977, “Arista” label released “Go Too”, the second and final Go studio album. It was recorded in 1977, in New York City, and was produced by Stomu Yamashita.

Personnel:

  • Stomu Yamashta – keyboards, piano, tympani, percussions
  • Klaus Schulze – synthesizers
  • J. Peter Robinson – keyboards
  • Al Di Meola – lead guitar
  • Doni Harvey – vocals, guitar
  • Jess Roden – lead vocals
  • Linda Lewis – lead vocals
  • Paul Jackson, Jr. – bass guitar
  • Michael Shrieve – drums
  • Brother James – conga drums, percussion
  • The Martyn Ford Orchestra
  • Paul Buckmaster – orchestrations

Track listing:

  1. Prélude
  2. Seen You Before
  3. Madness
  4. Mysteries of Love
  5. Wheels of Fortune
  6. Beauty
  7. You and Me
  8. Ecliptic

801: Listen Now

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On September 23, 1977, “Expression” label released “Listen Now”, the only 801 studio album. It was recorded December 1975 – July 1977, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, “The Manor” in Shipton-on-Cherwell, England, and was produced by Phil Manzanera.

Personnel:

  • Phil Manzanera – guitar, acoustic piano, Hammond organ
  • Eno – guitar treatment, chorus piano, synthesizer
  • Eddie Jobson – acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano
  • Eddie Rayner – acoustic piano
  • Francis Monkman – Fender Rhodes electric piano, synthesizer
  • Rhett Davies – Hammond organ
  • Billy Livsey – clavinet, Wurlitzer electric piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano
  • Simon Ainley – lead vocals
  • Ian MacCormick – vocals
  • Tim Finn – vocals
  • Lol Creme – vocals, Gizmo
  • Bill MacCormick – vocals, bass
  • Simon Phillips – drums, percussion
  • Dave Mattacks – drums
  • Kevin Godley – vocals, percussion
  • Mel Collins – soprano saxophone
  • John White – tuba
  • Alan Lee – backing vocals, chorus
  • Martin Lawrence, Rhett Davies – engineer
  • Philip Castle – design, design concept

Track listing:

  1. Listen Now – Bill MacCormick, Ian MacCormick, Phil Manzanera
  2. Flight 19 – Ian MacCormick, Phil Manzanera
  3. Island – Phil Manzanera
  4. Law and Order – Bill MacCormick, Phil Manzanera
  5. ¿Que? – Phil Manzanera
  6. City of Light – Bill MacCormick, Phil Manzanera
  7. Initial Speed – Phil Manzanera
  8. Postcard Love – Bill MacCormick, Phil Manzanera
  9. That Falling Feeling – Ian MacCormick, Phil Manzanera

Roy Ayers Ubiquity: Lifeline

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In September 1977, “Polydor” label released “Lifeline”, album by Roy Ayers Ubiquity (the 19th Roy Ayers album overall). It was recorded in 1977, at “Sigma Sound Studios” and “Electric Lady Studios in New York City, “Record Plant” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Roy Ayers, Edwin Birdsong, and William Allen.

Personnel:

  • Roy Ayers – vocals, vibraphone, electric piano, Deagan vibraharp, arrangements
  • Edwin L. Birdsong – vocals, piano, arrangements
  • William Henry Allen – bass, arrangements
  • Dee Dee Bridgewater – vocals
  • Sylvia Cox – vocals
  • Philip Woo – Moog synthesizer, ARP String Synthesizer, electric piano, piano
  • Chuck Anthony – guitar
  • Calvin Banks – guitar
  • Glenn S. Jeffrey – guitar
  • James Philip Mason – guitar
  • Kwame Steve Cobb – drums
  • Chano O’Ferral – congas, percussion
  • Justo Almario – tenor saxophone
  • John Clifford Mosley, Jr. – trumpet
  • Michael Hutchinson – engineer
  • David Wittman – engineer
  • Bruce Hensal – engineer
  • Jerry Solomon – engineer
  • James Patrick Green – engineer
  • Basil Pao Ho-Yun – art direction
  • Kathie McKinty – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Roy Ayers, except where noted.

  1. This Side of Sunshine – William Allen
  2. Running Away – Roy Ayers, Edwin Birdsong
  3. Gotta Find a Lover – Roy Ayers, Edwin Birdsong
  4. I Still Love You
  5. Lifeline
  6. Cincinnati Growl
  7. Fruit – Roy Ayers, Carl Clay
  8. Sanctified Feeling – Edwin Birdsong
  9. Stranded in the Jungle
  10. Together

Spyro Gyra: Same

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In September 1977, “Crosseyed Bear Productions” label released the self-titled, debut Spyro Gyra album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Mark Studios” in Clarence, New York,  “Blue Rock Studio” in New York City, “House of Music” in West Orange, New Jersey, and was produced by Jay Beckenstein and Richard Calandra.

Personnel:

  • Jay Beckenstein – soprano, alto and tenor  saxophone, percussion, arrangements
  • Jeremy Wall – acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes, Minimoog, ARP Odyssey, ARP String Ensemble, Hammond organ, percussion, arrangements
  • Jim Kurzdorfer – bass guitar
  • Tom Walsh – drums, percussion
  • Umbopha Emile Latimer – congas, percussion
  • Tom Schuman – Minimoog, acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes
  • Greg Millar – guitars
  • Freddy Rapillo – guitars
  • Rubens Bassini – congas
  • Dave Samuels – marimba, tabla
  • Rick Bell – trombone
  • Fred Marshall – trombone
  • Anthony Gorruso – trumpet
  • Chuck Madden – recording
  • Craig Bishop – mix engineer
  • Lawrence Swist – mixing
  • Jim Bonnefond – mixing assistant
  • Rusty Payne – editing
  • Michael Cobb – design
  • Jeremy Wall – assistant producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Jeremy Wall, except where noted.

  1. Shaker Song – Jay Beckenstein
  2. Opus D’Opus – Jay Beckenstein
  3. Mallet Ballet
  4. Pygmy Funk
  5. Cascade
  6. Leticia
  7. Mead – Jay Beckenstein
  8. Paula / Paw Prints – Jay Beckenstein
  9. Galadriel

Gary Boyle: The Dancer

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In September 1977, “Gull” label released “The Dancer”, the debut Gary Boyle album.  It was recorded in 1977, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Robin Lumley.

Personnel:

  • Gary Boyle – acoustic and electric guitar
  • Robin Lumley – electric piano, mixing
  • Zoe Kronenberger – piano, electric piano, synthesizer
  • Rod Argent – synthesizer
  • Robin Lumley – synthesizer
  • Dave Macrae – clavinet, electric piano, synthesizer
  • Doni Harvey – bass
  • Steve Shone – bass
  • Simon Philips – drums
  • Jeff Seopardie – drums
  • Morris Pert – percussion
  • Maggie Pert – voice
  • Martin Levan – engineer, mixing
  • Chris Tsangarides, Susan Dutson – tape op
  • Gull Graphics, John Pasche – design

Track listing:

  1. Crowshed Shuffle
  2. The Dancer
  3. Now That We Are Alone
  4. Lullaby for a Sleepy Dormouse (For Georgie)
  5. Almond Burfi
  6. Pendle Mist
  7. Apple Crumble
  8. Maiden Voyage (For Brian Auger)

Iceberg: Sentiments

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In August 1977, “Bocaccio Records” label released “Sentiments”, the third Iceberg album. It was recorded in May 1977, at “Estudios Sonoland” in Madrid, Spain, and was produced by Max Sunyer, Josep Mas, Primitivo Sancho and Jordi Colomer.

Personnel:

  • Max Sunyer (Joaquím Antoni Sunyer Llop) – acoustic and electric guitar
  • Josep Mas – piano, electric piano, synthesizer, clarinet
  • Primitivo Sancho – electric bass
  • Jordi Colomer – drums
  • Juan Vinader – engineer
  • Angel Gil, José Antonio A.Alija “El Boli”, Santiago Coello – engineer assistant
  • Nova – Treballs Gràfics – design concept, artwork
  • Sistema Marti – illustration

Track listing:

  1. Sentiments
  2. Andalusia, Andalusia
  3. A Sevilla
  4. Ball de les Fulles
  5. Magic
  6. Joguines
  7. Alegries del Mediterrani

Azymuth: Águia Não Come Mosca

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In July 1977, “Atlantic” label released “Águia Não Come Mosca”, the third Azymuth album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Estúdio Level” in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was produced by Guti Carvalho.

Personnel:

  • José Roberto Bertrami – vocals, keyboards
  • Alexandre Malheiros – vocals, guitar, bass
  • Ivan Miguel (Mamão) – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Paulo Moura – soprano saxophone
  • Edmundo Pires de Vasconcelos – repinique
  • Nelson França Guimarães – cuica
  • Ariovaldo Contesini – ganza, triangle, tamborim
  • Jorginho – pandeiro
  • Angela Herz, Marcio Lott, Paraná – vocals
  • Andy P. Mills – recording
  • Humberto Galicia – engineer
  • José Paulo – art direction
  • Antonio Peticov – illustration
  • Gil Prates – photography

Track listing:

  1. Vôo Sobre O Horizonte – José Roberto Bertrami, Parana
  2. Águia Não Come Mosca – José Roberto Bertrami
  3. Despertar – Alex Malheiros, José Roberto Bertrami
  4. Tarde – Marcio Borges, Milton Nascimento
  5. Circo Marimbondo – Milton Nascimento, Ronaldo Bastos
  6. Tamborim, Cuíca, Ganzá, Berimbau – Alex Malgerios, José Roberto Bertrami
  7. A Presa – José Roberto Bertrami
  8. A Caça – Written-By – Alex Malheiros, José Roberto Bertrami
  9. Falcon Love Call (Armazém No. 2) – José Roberto Bertrami
  10. Águia Negra X Dragão Negro – Mamão

Windschase: Symphinity

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In June 1977, “Musea” label released “Symphinity”, the debut Windchase album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Festival Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Gerry Stevens, Mario Millo, Duncan McGuire, Toivo Pilt and Doug Bligh.

Personnel:

  • Mario Millo – guitar
  • Toivo Pilt – vocals, keyboards
  • Duncan McGuire – bass guitar
  • Doug Bligh – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Douglas Nethercote – bass guitar
  • Gerry Stevens – engineer
  • Peter Ledger – artwork
  • Paul Ibbotson – lacquer cut

Track listing:

  1. Forward We Ride / Horseman to Symphinity – Toivo Pilt
  2. Glad to be Alive – Toivo Pilt
  3. Gypsy – Mario Millo
  4. No Scruples – Mario Millo
  5. Lamb’s Fry – Toivo Pilt
  6. Non Siamo Perfetti – Mario Millo
  7. Flight Call – Mario Millo

Teddy Pendergrass: Same

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On June 12, 1977, “Philadelphia International” label released the self-titled, debut Teddy Pendergrass album. It was recorded 1976 – 1877, at “Sigma Sound” in Philadelphia, and was produced by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, John Whitehead and Gene McFadden.

Personnel:

  • Teddy Pendergrass – vocals
  • Roland Chambers – guitar
  • Dennis Harris – guitar
  • Dexter Wansel – keyboards, synthesizers
  • Victor Carstarphen – keyboards, synthesizers
  • Ron Kersey – keyboards, synthesizers
  • Michael “Sugar Bear” Foreman – bass
  • Jimmy Williams – bass
  • Keith Benson – drums, percussion
  • Karl Chambers – drums, percussion
  • Charles Collins – drums, percussion
  • Larry Washington – bongos, congas
  • MFSB – strings, horns
  • Bobby Martin – arrangements
  • Jack Faith – arrangements
  • Ed Lee – design, artwork
  • Frank Laffitte – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, except where noted.

  1. You Can’t Hide from Yourself
  2. Somebody Told Me – Victor Carstarphen, Kenneth Gamble, Gene McFarden, John Whitehead
  3. Be Sure
  4. And If I Had
  5. I Don’t Love You Anymore
  6. The Whole Town’s Laughing Me – Sherman Marshall, Ted Wortham
  7. Easy, Easy, Got to Take It Easy – Victor Cartstarphen, Kenneth Gamble, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead
  8. The More I Get, the More I Want – Victor Cartstarphen, Kenneth Gamble, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead