On May 28, 2025, Aloysius Tyrone Foster aka Al Foster, died aged 82. He was musician (drums), recorded and performed with Blue Mitchell, Illinois Jacquet, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, McCoy Tyner, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Barron, Joe Henderson, Joanne Brackeen, Cedar Walton, Larry Willis, Steve Kuhn, Tommy Flanagan, Chris Potter, George Adams, Richie Beirach, Peter Bernstein, Walter Bishop Jr, Donald Byrn, Eli Degibri, Eliane Elias, Eric Le Lann, Red Garland, Dexter Gordon, Charlie Haden, Sadik Hakim, Jimmy Heath, Duke Jordan, Shirley Horn, Bobby Hutcherson, Sam Jones, Yusef Lateef, Andy LaVerne, Abbey Lincoln, Fred Lipsius, Larry Willis, George Mraz, Lonnie Liston Smith, Joe Lovano, Frank Morgan, Johnny Lytle, Hugh Masakela, Ronnie Mathews, Tete Montoliu, Sam Morrison, Bud Shank, Reggie Workman, Peter Zak, Cecil Payne, Dave Liebman and Art Pepper. As leader, Foster released eighth albums.
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Johnny Cash: Johnny 99
On August 29, 1983, “Columbia” label released “Johnny 99”, the 69th Johnny Cash album. It was recorded in April 1983, at “Magnolia” in Hollywood, and was produced by Brian Ahern.
Personnel:
- Johnny Cash – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Hoyt Axton, Barbara Bennett, Donivan Cowart, Lynn Langham – vocals
- June Carter – vocals
- James Burton – electric guitar
- Bob Wootton – electric guitar
- Brian Ahern – gut-string guitar, 6-string bass, tambourine, arrangements
- Tim Goodman – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, 6-string bass, banjo
- Marty Stuart – acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin
- David Mansfield – mandolin, mandocello, fiddle
- Glen D. Hardin – keyboards
- Nick DeCaro – accordion
- Jo-El Sonnier – accordion
- Norton Buffalo – harmonica
- Jerry Scheff – bass guitar
- Hal Blaine – drums
- Jack Grochmal, Donivan Cowart, Brian Ahern – engineer
- John Seakwood – photography
Track listing:
- Highway Patrolman – Bruce Springsteen
- That’s the Truth – Paul Kennerley
- God Bless Robert E. Lee – Bobby Hutcherson, Mack Vickery
- New Cut Road – Guy Clark
- Johnny 99 – Bruce Springsteen
- Ballad of the Ark – Steven Rhymer
- Joshua Gone Barbados – Eric Von Schmidt
- Girl from the Canyon – Carolina Edwards, Jonathan Edwards
- Brand New Dance – Paul Kennerley
- The Ragged but I’m Right – George Jones
Russell Malone
On August 23, 2024, Russell Malone died aged 60. He was musician (guitar), recorded and performed with Jimmy Smith, Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall, Benny Green, Ron Carter, Roy Hargrove, Dianne Reeves, Kenny Barron, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Jack McDuff, Mulgrew Miller, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Hank Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Sonny Rollins, Houston Person, David Sanborn, Mose Allison, Kenny Barron, Gary Bartz, Stefano Di Battista, David Benoit, Don Braden, Gary Burton, Regina Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, The Chieftains, Jimmy Cobb, Natalie Cole, Will Downing, Jon Faddis, Macy Gray, Dave Grusin, Vincent Herring, Shirley Horn, Freddie Hubbard, Etta Jones, B. B. King, Gladys Knight, Jeff Lorber, Christian McBride, Bill Mobley, New York Voices, Johnny O’Neal, Kenny Rankin, Tony Reedus, Stephen Scott, Janis Siegel, Terell Stafford, Joss Stone, Billy Taylor, Steve Turre and Gerald Wilson. As leader, Malone released 15 albums.
Eric Dolphy: Out To Lunch!
In August 1964, “Blue Note” label released “Out to Lunch!”, album by Eric Dolphy. It was recorded in February 1964, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
- Eric Dolphy – bass clarinet, flute, alto saxophone
- Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Richard Davis – bass
- Tony Williams – drums
- Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
- Reid Miles – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Eric Dolphy.
- Hat and Beard
- Something Sweet, Something Tender
- Gazzelloni
- Out to Lunch
- Straight Up and Down
John Hicks: Same
In May 1982, “Theresa” label released the self-titled, fifth John Hicks album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Different Fur Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Allen Pittman.
Personnel:
- John Hicks – piano
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Olympia Hicks – piano
- Walter Booker – bass
- Idris Muhammad – drums
- Mark Needham – recording, mixing
- John Golden – lacquer cut
- Paul Arslanian – producer assistant
Track listing:
- Pas De Trois (Dance for Three) – Paul Arslanian
- Steadfast – John Hicks
- For John Chapman – John Hicks
- Star-Crossed Lovers – Billy Strayhorn
- Littlest One of All – Bobby Hutcherson
- After the Morning – John Hicks
- That Ole Devil Called Love – Allan Roberts, Doris Fisher
- Gypsy Folk Tales – Walter Davis
Bobby Hutcherson: Dialogue
In September 1965, “Blue Note” label released “Dialogue”, the second Bobby Hutcherson studio album. It was recorded in April 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone, marimba
- Andrew Hill – piano
- Richard Davis – double bass
- Joe Chambers – drums
- Sam Rivers – soprano and tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
- Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
- Reid Miles – design
- Francis Wolff – photography
- Alfred Bennet Spellman Jr, – liner notes
Track listing:
- Catta – Andrew Hill
- Idle While – Joe Chambers
- Les Noirs Marchant – Andrew Hill
- Dialogue – Joe Chambers
- Ghetto Lights – Andrew Hill
Andrew Hill: Judgment!
In September 1964, “Blue Note” label released “Judgment!”, the fourth Andrew Hill album. It was recorded in January 1964, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Andrew Hill – piano
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Richard Davis – bass
- Elvin Jones – drums
- Reid Miles – design
- Francis Wolff – photography
- Leonard Feather – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Andrew Hill.
- Siete Ocho
- Flea Flop
- Yokada Yokada
- Alfred
- Judgment
- Reconciliation
Bobby Hutcherson: Now!
In June 1970, “Blue Note” label released “Now!”, the eleventh Bobby Hutcherson album. It was recorded October – November 1969, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Duke Pearson.
Personnel:
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone, marimba, vibes
- Harold Land – tenor saxophone
- Kenny Barron – piano
- Stanley Cowell – piano, electric piano
- Wally Richardson – guitar
- Herbie Lewis – bass
- Joe Chambers – drums
- Candido Camero – congas
- Gene McDaniels- lead vocals
- Hilda Harris, Albertine M. Robinson, Ellen Gilbert, Christine Spencer, Maeretha Stewart – backing vocal
Track listing:
- Slow Change – Bobby Hutcherson, Gene McDaniels
- Hello to the Wind – Joe Chambers, Gene McDaniels
- Now – Bobby Hutcherson, Gene McDaniels
- The Creators – Herbie Lewis
- Black Heroes – Harold Land
Bobby Hutcherson: San Francisco
In May 1971, “Blue Note” label released “San Francisco”, album by Bobby Hutcherson and Harold Land. It was recorded in July 1970, at “United Artists Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Duke Pearson.
Personnel:
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone, marimba, percussion
- Harold Land – tenor saxophone, flute, oboe
- Joe Sample – piano, electric piano
- John Williams – bass, Fender bass
- Mickey Roker – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Bobby Hutcherson, except where noted.
- Goin’ Down South – Joe Sample
- Prints Tie
- Jazz – Joe Sample
- Ummh
- Procession
- A Night in Barcelona – Harold Land
Andrew Hill: Andrew !!!
In April 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Andrew!!!”, the sixth Andrew Hill album. It was recorded in June 1964, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Andrew Hill – piano
- John Gilmore – tenor saxophone
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Richard Davis – double bass
- Joe Chambers – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Andrew Hill
- The Griots
- Black Monday
- Duplicity
- Le Serpent Qui Danse
- No Doubt
- Symmetry
- The Griots – alternate
- Symmetry – alternate
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