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Less McCann & The Jazz CRusaders: Jazz Waltz

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In December 1963, “Pacific Jazz” label released “Jazz Waltz”, album by Less McCan and The Jazz Crusaders (the twelve Less McCan album overall). It was recorded in 1963, at “Pacific Jazz Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Richard Bock.

Personnel:

  • Les McCann – piano, electric piano, organ
  • Wilton Felder – tenor saxophone
  • Wayne Henderson – trombone
  • Joe Sample – piano, organ
  • Bobby Haynes – bass
  • Stix Hooper – drums
  • Richard Bock – engineer
  • Woody Woodward – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Les McCann except where noted.

  1. Spanish Castles – George Gruntz
  2. Blues for Yna Yna – Gerald Wilson
  3. Damascus
  4. 3/4 For God & Co.
  5. Bluesette – Toots Thielemans
  6. Big City – Marvin Jenkins
  7. This Here – Bobby Timmons
  8. Jitterbug Waltz – Fats Waller
  9. All Blues – Miles Davis
  10. Jazz Waltz – Bobby Haynes

James Blood Ulmer: No Escap From The Blues: The Electric Lady Sessions

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On September 9, 2003, “Hyena” label released “No Escape from the Blues: The Electric Lady Sessions”, the 17th James Blood Ulmer album. It was recorded in April 2003, at “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Vernon Reid.

Personnel:

  • James Blood Ulmer– vocals, guitar
  • Vernon Reid– guitar
  • Charles Burnham- violin
  • Leon Gruenbaum- piano, keyboards
  • David Barnes – harmonica
  • Mark Peterson – bass
  • Aubrey Dayle- drums
  • Queen Esther– vocals
  • Olu Dara- pocket trumpet
  • John Kruth- tambourine
  • Maya Smullyan Jenkins- tap

Track listing:

  1. Goin’ to New York – Mary Lee Reed
  2. Hustle Is On – Eddy H. Owens
  3. Who’s Been Talkin’ – Chester Burnett
  4. Ghetto Child – Johnny Copeland
  5. Are You Glad to Be in America – James Blood Ulmer
  6. You Know, I Know – John Lee Hooker
  7. Let the Good Times Roll – Earl King
  8. Bright Lights, Big City – Jimmy Reed
  9. No Escape from the Blues – McKinley Morganfield, Charles Edward Williams
  10. Satisfy (Story of My Life) – James Blood Ulmer
  11. Trouble in Mind – Richard M. Jones
  12. The Blues Had a Baby and Called It Rock N Roll – Brownie McGhee, McKinley Morganfield

 

Luther Allison: Blue Streak

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On September 5, 1995, “Alligator” label released “Blue Streak”, the 19th Luther Allison album. It was recorded in 1995 and was produced by Jim Gaines, Luther Allison, and James Solberg.

Personnel:

  • Luther Allison– vocals, guitar
  • James Solberg– guitar
  • Charlie Bingham – rhythm guitar
  • Bruce McCabe– piano
  • Ernest Williamson – keyboards
  • Mike Vlahakis– keyboards
  • Dave Smith – bass
  • Ken Faltinson– bass
  • Steve Potts– drums
  • Robb Stupka– drums
  • The Memphis Horns– horn section
  • Jacqueline Johnson – backing vocals
  • Jacqueline Reddick– backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. All the King’s Horses – Luther Allison, James Solberg
  2. What Have I Done Wrong? – Maghett, Magic Sam
  3. Big City – Luther Allison, James Solberg
  4. Move from the Hood – Luther Allison, James Solberg
  5. What’s Going On in My Home? – Luther Allison, James Solberg
  6. I Believe in Me – Luther Allison, James Solberg
  7. Cherry Red Wine – Luther Allison
  8. Walking Papers – Luther Allison, James Solberg
  9. Think With Your Heart – Luther Allison, James Solberg
  10. You Don’t Know – Luther Allison, James Solberg
  11. Should I Wait? – Luther Allison
  12. Midnight Creepster – Luther Allison

Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis: Two Men with the Blues

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On July 8, 2008, “Blue Engine” label released “Two Men with the Blues”, album by Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis. It was recorded on January 12 – 13, 2007, at “Lincoln Center” in New York City, and was produced by Delfeayo Marsalis.

Personnel:

  • Wynton Marsalis– vocals, trumpet
  • Willie Nelson– vocals, guitar
  • Dan Nimmer– piano
  • Mickey Raphael– harmonica
  • Carlos Henriquez – bass
  • Ali Jackson– drums
  • Walter Blanding – saxophone

Track listing:

  1. Bright Lights, Big City – Jimmy Reed
  2. Night Life – Willie Nelson
  3. Caldonia – Fleecie Moore
  4. Stardust – Hoagy Carmichael
  5. Basin Street Blues – Spencer Williams
  6. Georgia on My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell
  7. Rainy Day Blues – Willie Nelson
  8. My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It – Clarence Williams
  9. Ain’t Nobody’s Business – Porter Grainger, Everett Robbins
  10. That’s All – Merle Travis
  11. Down by the Riverside

The Electric Prunes: Underground

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In August 1967, “Reprise” label released “Underground”, the second Electric Prunes (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1967, at “American Recording Co”, and was produced by Dave Hassinger.

Personnel:

  • James Lowe – vocals, autoharp, harmonica
  • Ken Williams – lead guitar, effects
  • James “Weasel” Spagnola – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Mark Tulin – bass, organ, piano
  • Michael “Quint” Weakley – drums
  • Richie Podolor, Bill Cooper – engineer
  • Ed Thrasher– art director
  • Tom Tucker– photography
  • Dave Hassinger– liner notes

Track listing:

  1. The Great Banana Hoax – James Lowe, Mark Tulin
  2. Children of Rain – Goodie Williams, Ken Williams
  3. Wind-Up Toys – James Lowe, Mark Tulin
  4. Antique Doll – Nancy Mantz, Annette Tucker
  5. It’s Not Fair – James Lowe, Mark Tulin
  6. I Happen to Love You – Gerry Goffin, Carole King
  7. Do-Good – Mantz, Tucker
  8. I – Mantz, Tucker
  9. Hideaway – James Lowe, Mark Tulin
  10. Big City – Johnny Walsh, Dan Walsh
  11. Captain Glory – James Lowe
  12. Long Day’s Flight – Michael “Quint” Weakley, Don Yorty

Jefferson Starship: Spitfire

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In June 1976, “Grunt” label released “Spitfire”, the third Jefferson Starship album. It was recorded in March 1976, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Larry Cox, Grace Slick, Marty Balin, Paul Kantner, Craig Chaquico, David Freiberg, Pete Sears and John Barbata.  The album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Grace Slick– lead and backing vocals, piano, art direction
  • Marty Balin– lead and backing vocals, art direction
  • Paul Kantner– lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, art direction
  • Craig Chaquico– lead guitar, backing vocals, art direction
  • David Freiberg– lead and backing vocals, keyboards, ARP synthesizer, bass, art direction
  • Pete Sears– bass, piano, Mellotron, keyboards, organ, Moog, art direction
  • John Barbata – lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion, art direction
  • Bobbye Hall – percussion, congas
  • Steven Schuster– saxophone
  • Dave Roberts– string and horn arrangements
  • Cassandra Gaviola– dragon princess
  • Larry Cox – engineer
  • Steve Malcolm – engineer assistant
  • Paul Dowell – amp consultant
  • Kent Duncan – mastering
  • John Langdon – label art
  • Tim Bryant/Gribbit – design, art direction
  • Shusei Nagaoka– illustration
  • Ron Slenzak– photography
  • Pat Ieraci (Maurice) – production coordinator

Track listing:

  1. Cruisin – Charles Hickox
  2. Dance with the Dragon – Paul Kantner,Grace Slick, Marty Balin, Craig Chaquico
  3. Hot Water – Grace Slick, Pete Sears
  4. Charles – Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Jesse Barish, Craig Chaquico, Thunderhawk
  5. Song to the Sun: Part I: Ozymandias / Part II: Don’t Let It Rain – Paul Kantner,China Wing,  Craig Chaquico, John Barbata, David Freiberg, Pete Sears, Grace Slick, Paul Kantner
  6. With Your Love – Marty Balin, Joey Covington,Vic Smith
  7. Switchblade – Grace Slick
  8. Big City – John Barbata, Joel Scott Hill,Chris Ethridge
  9. Love Lovely Love – Jesse Barish

 

The Animals: Animal Tracks

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In May 1965, “Columbia” label released “Animal Tracks”, the second Animals (The) studio album. It was recorded 1964-1965, and was produced by Mickie Most.

Personnel:

  • Eric Burdon– vocals
  • Hilton Valentine– guitar
  • Alan Price– keyboards
  • Chas Chandler– bass
  • John Steel– drums
  • Mickie Most– liner notes
  • Val Valentin– engineer

Track listing:

  1. Mess Around – Ahmet Ertegün
  2. How You’ve Changed – Chuck Berry
  3. Hallelujah I Love Her So – Ray Charles
  4. I Believe to My Soul – Ray Charles, Allan Learner
  5. Worried Life Blues – Big Maceo Merriweather
  6. Roberta – Al Smith, John Vincent
  7. I Ain’t Got You – Calvin Carter
  8. Bright Lights, Big City – Jimmy Reed
  9. Let the Good Times Roll – Shirley Goodman, Leonard Lee
  10. For Miss Caulker – Eric Burdon
  11. Roadrunner – Ellas McDaniel