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Ahmad Jamal

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On April 16, 2023, Ahmad Jamal died aged 92. He was musician (piano), composer, bandleader, and educator, one of the most successful small-group leaders and one of the most important artists in jazz history. For his work Jamal received many awards including:

  • 1959: Entertainment Award, Pittsburgh Junior Chamber of Commerce
  • 1980: Distinguished Service Award, City of Washington D.C., Anacostia Neighborhood Museum
  • 1986: Mellon Jazz Festival Salutes Ahmad Jamal, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • 1987: Honorary Membership, Philippines Jazz Foundation
  • 1994: American Jazz Masters award, National Endowment for the Arts
  • 2001: Arts & Culture Recognition Award, National Coalition of 100 Black Women
  • 2001: Kelly-Strayhorn Gallery of Stars, for Achievements as Pianist and Composer, East Liberty Quarter Chamber of Commerce
  • 2003: American Jazz Hall of Fame, New Jersey Jazz Society
  • 2003: Gold Medallion, Steinway & Sons 150 Years Celebration
  • 2007: Living Jazz Legend, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  • 2007: Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, French government
  • 2011: Down Beat Hall of Fame, 76th Readers Poll
  • 2015: Honorary Doctorate of Music, The New England Conservatory
  • 2017: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, The Recording Academy
  • 2018: Leopolis Jazz Music Awards Leopolis Jazz Fest, Lviv

As leader, Jamal released 69 albums.

The Brothers Johnson: Light Up the Night

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On April 4, 1980, “A&M” label released “Light Up the Night”, the fourth Brothers Johnson (The) album. It was recorded 1978 – 1980, at “Allen Zentz Recording” and “A&M Studios” in Hollywood, “Kendun Recorders” in Burbank, California, and was produced by Quincy Jones.

Personnel:

  • George Johnson – lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, rhythm arrangements
  • Louis Johnson – acoustic piano, Prophet-5, guitars, lead guitar, bass, backing vocals, rhythm arrangements
  • Greg Phillinganes – acoustic and electric piano, synthesizer
  • Rod Temperton – electric piano, synthesizer and BGV arrangements
  • Steve Porcaro – synthesizers, synthesizer programming
  • John Robinson – drums
  • Paulinho da Costa – percussion, vocal percussion
  • Richard Heath – lead and backing vocals, percussion
  • Kim Hutchcroft – soprano, tenor and baritone saxophone, flute
  • Larry Williams – alto and tenor saxophone, flute, synthesizers
  • Bill Reichenbach Jr. – euphonium, trombone, slide trumpet
  • Gary Grant – trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Jerry Hey – trumpet, flugelhorn, French horn, horn and string arrangements
  • Alex Weir – lead and backing vocals
  • Michael Jackson – backing vocals fills, BGV arrangements
  • Merry Clayton – backing vocals
  • Jim Gilstrap – backing vocals
  • Susaye Greene-Brown – backing vocals
  • Josie James – backing vocals
  • Valerie Johnson – backing vocals
  • Scherrie Payne – backing vocals
  • Quincy Jones – rhythm, synthesizer and BGV arrangements, backing vocals
  • Johnny Mandel – synthesizer arrangements
  • Bill Reichenbach Jr. – string conductor
  • Bruce Swedien – recording, mixing
  • Tim Gerrity – engineer assistant
  • Ralph Osborn – engineer assistant
  • Randy Pipes – engineer assistant
  • John Van Nest – engineer assistant
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering
  • Chuck Beeson – art direction
  • Glen Wexler – art direction, cover concept, photography
  • Ed Eckstien – cover concept
  • Kurt Triffet – illustration
  • The Fitzgerald/Hartley Co. – direction

Track listing:

  1. Stomp! – Rod Temperton, Louis Johnson, George Johnson, Valerie Johnson
  2. Light Up the Night – Rod Temperton, Louis Johnson, George Johnson
  3. You Make Me Wanna Wiggle – Rod Temperton, Louis Johnson, George Johnson, Valerie Johnson
  4. Treasure – Rod Temperton
  5. This Had to Be – Michael Jackson, Louis Johnson, George Johnson
  6. All About the Heaven – Rod Temperton
  7. Smilin’ on Ya – George Johnson, Greg Phillinganes, Louis Johnson, Jerry Hey
  8. Closer to the One That You Love – Rod Templeton, Louis Johnson, George Johnson
  9. Celebration – Rod Templeton, Louis Johnson, George Johnson

Scorpions: Animal Magnetism

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On March 31, 1980, “Harvest” label released “Animal Magnetism”, the seventh Scorpions studio album. It was recorded October 1979 – February 1980, at “Dierks Studios” in Stommeln, Germany, “Manta Sound Studios” in Toronto, Canada, and was produced by Dieter Dierks.

Personnel:

  • Klaus Meine – vocals
  • Rudolf Schenker – vocals, acoustic, lead and rhythm guitar
  • Matthias Jabs – lead and slide guitar, talk box
  • Francis Buchholz – bass
  • Herman Rarebell – drums
  • Charles Elliot – double bass
  • Melvin Berman – oboe
  • George Stimpson, Brad Wamaar – French horns
  • Allan Macmillan – strings and horns arrangements, conductor
  • Adele Arman, Victoria Richard – violin
  • Paul Arman – viola
  • Richard Arman – cello
  • Dieter Dierks – engineer, mixing
  • David Green – engineer
  • Steve Fallone – mastering
  • Howie Weinberg – CD re-mastering
  • Storm Thorgerson (Hipgnosis) – cover art

Track listing:

  1. Make It Real – lyrics by Herman Rarebell, music by Rudolf Schenker
  2. Don’t Make No Promises (Your Body Can’t Keep) – lyrics by Herman Rarebell, music by Matthias Jabs
  3. Hold me Tight – lyrics by Klaus Meine, Herman Rarebell, music by Rudolph Schenker
  4. Twentieth Century Man – lyrics by Klaus Meine, music by Rudolph Schenker
  5. Lady Starlight – lyrics by Klaus Meine, music by Rudolph Schenker
  6. Falling in Love – lyrics and music by Herman Rarebell
  7. Only a Man – lyrics by Klaus Meine, Herman Rarebell, music by Michael Schenker
  8. The Zoo – lyrics by Klaus Meine, music by Michael Schenker
  9. Animal Management – lyrics by Klaus Meine, Herman Rarebell, music by Rudolph Schenker

MX-80 Sound: Out of the Tunnel

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On March 7, 1980, “Ralph” label released “Out of the Tunnel”, the second MX-80 Sound studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Mobius Music” in San Francisco, and was produced by Mark Bingham.

Personnel:

  • Rich Stim – vocals, guitar, saxophone
  • Dale Sophiea – bass guitar
  • Bruce Anderson – guitar
  • Dave Mahoney – drums
  • Mark Bingham – recording, mixing
  • Oliver Dicicco – recording, mixing
  • Kim Torgerson – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bruce Anderson, Dave Mahoney, Dale Sophiea and Rich Stim.

  1. It’s Not My Fault
  2. Follow That Car
  3. Fender Bender
  4. I Walk Among Them
  5. Someday You’ll Be King
  6. Frankie I’m Sorry
  7. Gary and Priscilla
  8. Man in a Box
  9. Metro teens

The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Butt Rickin’

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On February 27, 1981, “Chrysalis” label released “Butt Rockin’”, the third Fabulous Thunderbirds (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Denny Bruce.

Personnel:

  • Kim Wilson – vocals, harmonica
  • Jimmie Vaughan – guitar
  • Keith Ferguson – bass
  • Fran Christina – drums
  • Anson Funderburgh – second guitar
  • Al Copley – piano
  • Greg Piccolo – tenor saxophone
  • Doug James – baritone saxophone
  • Kim King – engineer
  • Tom Gondolf – engineer
  • David J. Holman – mixing
  • Mike Reese – mastering
  • John Van Hamersveld – art direction
  • Geoff Winningham – photography

Track listing:

All tracks composed by Kim Wilson, except where noted.

  1. I Believe I’m in Love
  2. One’s Too Many (And a Hundred Ain’t Enough) – Kim Wilson, Nick Lowe
  3. Give Me All Your Lovin’
  4. Roll, Roll, Roll – Eddie Shuler, Lonnie Brooks
  5. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White – Louiguy (Louis Guglielmi), Jacques Larue, Mack David
  6. I Hear You Knockin’ – J.D. Miller
  7. Tip on In – Robert Holmes, James Moore, John Holmes
  8. I’m Sorry
  9. Mathilda – Huey Thierry, George Khoury
  10. Tell Me Why
  11. In Orbit – Kim Wilson, Jimmie Vaughan, Keith Ferguson, Fran Christina

Headgirl: St. Valentine’s Day Masacre

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On February 13, 1981, “Bronze” label released “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre”, an an EP recorded by members of Motörhead and Girlschool, under the moniker Headgirl. It was recorded in December 1980, at “Jacksons Studios” in London, and was produced by Vic Maile.

Personnel:

  • Lemmy (Ian Kilmister) – lead and backing vocals, bass
  • “Fast” Eddie Clarke – lead vocals, lead guitar
  • Kelly Johnson – co-lead vocals, co-lead guitar
  • Kim McAuliffe – rhythm guitar
  • Enid Williams – bass
  • Denise Dufort – drums
  • Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor – insults, inspiration

Track listing:

  1. Please Don’t Touch – Johnny Kidd, Guy Robinson
  2. Bomber – Ian Kilmister, Phil Taylor
  3. Emergency – Denise Dufort, Kelly Johnson, Kim McAuliffe, Enid Williams

UFO: No Place to Run

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On January 8, 1980, “Chrysalis” label released “No Place to Run”, the eighth UFO studio album. It was recorded in August 1979, at “Air Studios” in Montserrat, “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by George Martin.

Personnel:

  • Phil Mogg – lead vocals
  • Paul Chapman – lead guitar
  • Paul Raymond – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Pete Way – bass guitar
  • Andy Parker – drums
  • Geoff Emerick – engineer, mixing
  • George Martin – mixing
  • Steve Churchyard – engineer assistant
  • John Wall – tape operator
  • Nigel Walker – tape operator

Track listing:

  1. Alpha Centauri – Paul Chapman
  2. Lettin’ Go – Phil Mogg, Pete Way
  3. Mystery Train – Junior Parker, Sam Phillips
  4. The Fire Burns Tonight – Phil Mogg, Paul Chapman
  5. Gone in the Night – Phil Mogg, Pete Way
  6. Young Blood – Phil Mogg, Pete Way
  7. No Place to Run – Phil Mogg, Pete Way
  8. Take It or Leave It – Paul Raymond
  9. Money, Money – Phil Mogg, Pete Way
  10. Anyday – Phil Mogg, Pete Way

UFO: The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent

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On January 6, 1981, “Chrysalis” label released “The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent”, the ninth UFO studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “AIR Studios”, “Wessex Sound Studios”, and “Utopia Studios” in London, and was produced by Phil Moog, Pete Way, Andy Parker, Paul Chapman and Neil Carter.

Personnel:

  • Phil Mogg – vocals
  • Paul Chapman – guitars
  • Neil Carter – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals, saxophone
  • Pete Way – bass
  • Andy Parker – drums
  • Paul Buckmaster – orchestral arrangements, orchestra conductor
  • Steve Churchyard, Gary Edwards, Jeremy Green – engineer
  • Hipgnosis – design

Track listing:

  1. Chains Chains – Pete Way, Phil Mogg
  2. Long Gone – Paul Chapman, Phil Mogg
  3. The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent – Paul Chapman, Phil Mogg
  4. It’s Killing Me – Pete Way, Phil Mogg
  5. Making Moves – Paul Chapman, Phil Mogg
  6. Lonely Heart – Paul Chapman, Pete Way, Phil Mogg
  7. Couldn’t Get It Right – Paul Chapman, Pete Way, Phil Mogg
  8. Profession of Violence – Paul Chapman, Phil Mogg

The Romantics: Same

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On January 4, 1980, “Nemperor Records” label released the self-titled, debut Romantics (The) studio album. It was recorded in September 1970, at at “Coconuts Recording” Miami Beach, Florida.

Personnel:

  • Wally Palmar – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica
  • Mike Skill – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Rich Cole – lead and backing vocals, bass
  • Jimmy Marinos – lead vocals, drums, percussion
  • Steve Brown – recording, engineer
  • Hal Hansford – engineer assistant
  • Greg Calbi – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Wally Palmar, Jimmy Marinos and Mike Skill, except where noted.

  1. When I Look in Your Eyes
  2. Tell it to Carrie
  3. First in Line
  4. Keep in Touch
  5. Girl Next Door
  6. What I Like About You
  7. She’s Got Everything
  8. Till I See You Again
  9. Hung on You
  10. Little White Lies
  11. Gimme One More Chance

Colin Newman: A-Z

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In October 1980, “Beggars Banquet” label released “A–Z”, the debut Colin Newman studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Scorpio” in London, and was produced by Mike Thorne.

Personnel:

  • Colin Newman – vocals, guitar, cover art
  • Mike Thorne – keyboards, synthesizer
  • Desmond Simmons – bass guitar, guitar
  • Robert Gotobed – drums
  • Charles Bullen – clarinet
  • Harvey Goldberg – engineer
  • Dennis Weinreich – engineer
  • Steve Parker – engineer
  • A. Newman – cover art
  • Malti Kidia – layout, typography
  • Jack Skinner – cutting

Track listing:

All tracks by Colin Newman, except where noted.

  1. I’ve Waited Ages
  2. & Jury – Colin Newman, Desmond Simmons
  3. Alone – Colin Newman, Graham Lewis
  4. Order for Order
  5. Image
  6. Life on Deck
  7. Troisieme
  8. S-S-S- Star Eyes
  9. Second to Last
  10. Inventory
  11. But No
  12. B