On June 9, 2025, Sylvester Stewart aka Sly Stone died age 82. He was musician (keyboards, guitar, bass, harmonica), singer, songwriter and producer, one of the most important figures in the development of funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s. Sly Stone collaborated with Funkadelic, Parliament, Jesse Johnson and Bobby Womack, but was best known as founding member and leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone. In 1993, he was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”. He released his autobiography “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin). As leader he released two albums.
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Van Morrison: Duets: Re-working the Catalogue
On March 13, 2015, “RCA” label released “Duets: Re-working the Catalogue”, the 35th Van Morrison studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Manchester Evening News Arena”, “Slieve Donard Hotel” in Newcastle, “British Grove” in Chiswick, London, “Air Lyndhurst Hall” in Hampstead, London and was produced by Van Morrison and Bob Rock.
Personnel:
- Van Morrison – vocals, acoustic guitar, alto saxophone
- Dave Keary – guitar, banjo
- Marcel Camargo, Ryan Lerman – guitar
- David Garfield, Alan Chang – piano
- Paul Moran – Hammond organ, piano, flugelhorn, trumpet
- Paul Moore, Stanley Banks, Craig Polasko – bass
- Jeff Lardner, Robbie Ruggiero, Khari Parker, Marion Felder – drums
- Abass Nii Dodoo, Mike Osborn, Lilliana de Los Reyes – percussion
- Jake Saslow, Rob Wilkerson – alto saxophone
- Christopher White – tenor and baritone saxophone, tin whistle
- Jacob Rodriguez – baritone saxophone
- Jean Caze, Jumaane Smith, Justin Ray – trumpet
- Alistair White – trombone, euphonium
- Mark Nightingale, Joshua Brown, Nick Vayenas – trombone
- Bobby Womack – vocals
- Mavis Staples – vocals
- George Benson – vocals
- Joss Stone – vocals
- P.J. Proby – vocals
- Clare Teal – vocals
- Gregory Porter – vocals
- Mick Hucknall – vocals
- Natalie Cole – vocals
- Georgie Fame – vocals
- Shana Morrison – vocals
- Steve Winwood – vocals
- Chris Farlowe – vocals
- Mark Knopfler – vocals
- Michael Bublé – vocals
- Taj Mahal – vocals
Track listing:
- Some Peace of Mind (with Bobby Womack)
- If I Ever Needed Someone (with Mavis Staples)
- Higher than the World (with George Benson)
- Wild Honey (with Joss Stone)
- Whatever Happened to P.J. Proby (with PJ Proby)
- Carrying a Torch (with Clare Teal)
- The Eternal Kansas City (with Gregory Porter)
- Streets of Arklow (with Mick Hucknall)
- These are the Days (with Natalie Cole)
- Get on with the Show (with Georgie Fame)
- Rough God Goes Riding (with Shana Morrison)
- Fire in the Belly (with Steve Winwood)
- Born to Sing (with Chris Farlowe)
- Irish Heartbeat (with Mark Knopfler)
- Real Real Gone (with Michael Bublé)
- How Can a Poor Boy? (with Taj Mahal)
The P-Funk All Stars: Urban Dancefloor Guerillas
In December 1983, “Uncle Jam” label released “Urban Dancefloor Guerillas”, the debut P-Funk All-Stars (The) studio album. It was recorded 1982 – 1983, and was produced by George Clinton, Garry Shider, Walter Morrison, Sylvester Stewart and Bootsy Collins.
Personnel:
- George Clinton
- Bootsy Collins
- Norma Jean Bell
- Muruga Booker
- Greg Boyer
- Kenny Colton
- Gary “Mudbone” Cooper
- Benny Cowan
- Janice Evans
- Ron Ford
- Mallia Franklin
- Jimmy Giles
- Richard Griffith
- Michael Hampton
- Larry Hatcher
- Shirley Hayden
- Eddie Hazel
- Sheila Horne
- Robert “P-Nut” Johnson
- Jerry Jones
- Lynn Mabry
- Jeanette McGruder
- DeWayne “Blackbyrd” McKnight
- Walter “Junie” Morrison
- Maceo Parker
- Michael “Clip” Payne
- Dean Ragland
- Garry Shider
- Linda Shider
- David Spradley
- Donnie Sterling
- Sly Stone
- Cynthia Robinson
- Greg Thomas
- Tony Thomas
- Fred Wesley
- Bobby Womack
- Debbie Wright
- Philippé Wynne
Track listing:
- Generator Pop – George Clinton, Garry Shider, David Spradley
- Acupuncture – DeWayne McKnight, George Clinton, W. Walters
- One Of Those Summers – George Clinton, Walter Morrison
- Catch A Keeper – George Clinton, Donny Sterling, Sylvester Stewart
- Pumpin’ It Up – Garry Shider, G. Shider, Bob Bishop, Ron Ford
- Copy Cat – David Spradley, Lashawn Clinton, Garry Shider
- Hydraulic Pump – George Clinton, Sylvester Stewart, Jimmy Giles, Ron Ford
- Pumpin’ It Up (reprise) – Garry Shider, G. Shider, Bob Bishop, Ron Ford
Etta James: All the Way
On March 14, 2006, “RCA Victor” label released “All the Way”, the 28th Etta James album. It was recorded in 2005, and was produced by Sametto James, Donto James and Joshua Sklair.
Personnel:
- Etta James – lead and backing vocals, executive producer
- Joshua Sklair – acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals, recording, mastering, music director
- Bobby Murray – electric guitar
- David K. Mathews – keyboards, strings
- Sametto James – acoustic and electric bass, backing vocals, recording
- Donto James – drums, percussion, backing vocals, recording
- Ronnie Buttacavoli – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Randy Williams – backing vocals
- Tamara Oliver – backing vocals
- Ed Cherney – mixing, mastering
- Anthony Montes De Oca – photography
- Lithofayne Pridgeon – liner notes
Track listing:
- All the Way – Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen
- Stop On By – Thomas Truman, Bobby Womack
- Strung Out – Johnny Watson
- Somewhere – Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim
- Holding Back the Years – Michael James Hucknall, Neil Moss
- Imagine – John Lennon
- I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
- It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World – James Brown, Betty Newsome
- Purple Rain – Prince
- What’s Going On – Renaldo Benson, Al Cleveland, Marvin Gaye
- Calling You – Robert E. Telson
Bobby Womack: Communication
On September 15, 1971, “United Artists” label released “Communication”, the third Bobby Womack studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “United Artists Recording Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Bobby Womack.
Personnel:
- Bobby Womack – vocals, guitar, organ, string and horn arrangements
- Barry Beckett – piano, clavichord, harpsichord, electric piano, Moog synthesizer
- Jimmy Johnson, Tippy Armstrong – guitar
- Truman Thomas, Clayton Ivey – keyboards
- David Hood – bass
- Roger Hawkins – drums, percussion
- Ronnie Eades – baritone saxophone
- Harvey Thompson – tenor saxophone
- Harrison Calloway – trumpet
- Dale Quillen – trombone
- Friendly Womack, Jr., Curtis Womack, Harry Womack, Cecil Womack, Patrice Holloway, Pam Grier, Janice Singleton – backing vocals
- René Hall – string arrangements
- John Van Hamersveld – art direction
- Norman Seeff – photography
Track listing:
- Communication – Bobby Womack
- Come l’ amore – Bob Hillard, Leon Ware
- Fire and Rain – James Taylor
- (If You Don’t Want My Love) Give It Back – Bobby Womack
- Medley: Monologue / (They Long to Be) Close to You – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
- Everything is Beautiful – Ray Stevens
- That’s the Way I Feel About You – Jimmy Grisby, Joe Hicks, Bobby Womack
- Yield Not to Temptation – Horatio Palmer
Bobby Womack: Facts of Life
On June 8, 1973, “United Artists” label released “Facts of Life”, the fifth Bobby Womack studio album. It was recorded in 1973, and was produced by Bobby Womack.
Personnel:
- Bobby Womack – vocals, guitar, string and horn arrangements
- Dave Turner, Jimmy Johnson, Pete Carr – guitar
- Barry Beckett, Clayton Ivey – keyboards
- David Hood, Jerry Masters – bass
- Roger Hawkins – drums
- Jerry Masters, Kerry McNab, Christina Hersch, Steve Melton – engineer
- Mike Salisbury – art direction, design
- Philip Hays – illustration
Track listing:
- Nobody Wants You When You’re Down and Out – James Cox
- I’m Through Trying to Prove My Love to You – Bobby Womack
- If You Can’t Give Her Love – Clayton Ivey, Phillip Mitchell
- That’s Heaven to Me – Sam Cooke
- Medley: Holdin’ on to My baby’s Love / Nobody – Bobby Womack, George Jackson, Raymond Moore
- Medley: Fact of Life/He’ll Be There When the Sun Goes Down – Bobby Womack
- Can’t Stop a Man in Love – George Soulé, Terry Woodford
- The Look of Love – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
- Natural Man – Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Jerry Wexler
- All Along the Watchtower – Bob Dylan
Waylon Jennings: The One and Only
In November 1967, “RCA Camden” label released “The One and Only”, the seventh Waylon Jennings album. It was recorded in 1967, and was produced by Chet Atkins.
Personnel:
- Waylon Jennings – vocal, guitar
- The Wailors:
- Jerry Gropp – vocal, guitar
- Paul Foster – bass
- Richie Albright – drums
Track listing:
- Yes, Virginia – Liz Anderson
- Dream Baby – Cindy Walker
- You Beat All I Ever Saw – Johnny Cash
- She Loves Me (She Don’t Love You) – Conway Twitty
- It’s All Over Now – Bobby Womack, Shirley Jean Womack
- Born to Love You – Woody Starr
- Down Came the World – Bozo Darnell, Waylon Jennings
- The Dark Side of Fame – Ted Harris
- John’s Back in Town – Waylon Jennings, Bill Mack
- Listen, They’re Playing My Song – Charlie Williams, Glen Garrison
Bootsy Collins: Tha Funk Capital of the World
On April 26, 2011, “Mascot Records” label released “Tha Funk Capital of the World”, the thirteenth Bootsy Collins studio album. It was recorded 2010 – 2011, at “Lench Mob Studios”, “The Terrordome”, “Bootzilla Re-Hab Center”, “Le Gonks West”, “Institute Of Audio Research”, and was produced by Bootsy Collins.
Personnel:
- Bootsy Collins – rap, bass, guitar, keyboards, drums, drum programming, arranger, engineer
- Adrian Hall, Bobby Womack, Candice Cheatham, Catfish Collins, Chrissy Dunn, George Clinton, Gibbor & Esther, Li’l Diamond, Linda Shider, Musiq Soul Child*, Nick Arnold, Olvido Ruiz, Pastor Cooper & Voices Of The Upper Room Choir, Penny Ford, Razzberry White, The Bootzilla Choir, Tony Wilson Aka Young James Brown, Zion Planet 10- vocals
- Rev. Al Sharpton, Chuck D, Dr. Cornel West, Danny Ray, Faith Daniels, Ice Cube, Jimi Hendrix, Khrys Styles, Phil Ade, Samuel L. Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Tom Joyner, Xavier Styles – rap
- Bela Fleck – banjo
- Bucke thead, Catfish Collins, Garry Shider, Guitar Sallye, Ronni “Racket” Jennings*, Shawn Steele, Tamah – guitars
- Bernie Worrell, Joel “Razor” Johnson*, Morris Mingo – keyboards
- Dennis Chambers, Frankie “Kash” Waddy, Sheila E., Steve Jordan – drums
- Fallou Sy, Mohamed Seck – percussion
- Oui-Wey Collins – drum programming
- Andrew Olson, Farnell Newton, Kyle Molitor, Michael Phillip – horns
- Brian Hogg, Hal Melia, RandyVillars – saxophone
- Fred Wesley, Marc Fields – trombone
- Gary Winters, Mike Wade – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Casey-Driessen, Jerald Daemyon, Paul Patterson & The Bootzilla Orchestra – strings
- Alex Fraser, Charles Reynolds, Ouiwey, Tobe Donohue, Johnny “Juice” Rosado, Erik Zobler, Dave “Diz Mix” Lopez, Robert Musso – engineer
- Roy Koch – design
- David Carlo, Mark Alexander, Michael Weintrob – photography
Track listing:
- Spreading Hope Like Dope – Bootsy Collins
- Hip Hop @Funk U – Bootsy Collins, O. Jackson, Donald Moore, Snoop Doog, Bernie Worrell
- Mirrors Tell Lies – Bosty Collins, Ron Jennings
- JB-Still the Man – Bootsy Collins, Sally Dorsey, Tamah Dorsey, Rev. Al Sharpton
- Freedumb – Bootsy Collins, Dr. Cornel West
- After These Messages – Bootsy Collins, Frank Waddy, Samuel L. Jackson, Joel Johnson
- Kool Whip – Bootsy Collins, Phil Ade, Morris Mingo
- The Real Deal – Bootsy Collins, Candice Cheatham, Joel Johnson
- Don’t Take My Funk – Bootsy Collins, Catfish Collins, Bobby Womack
- If Looks Could Kill – Bootsy Collins, Pete Roberts
- Minds Under Construction – Bootsy Collins, Buckethead, Summer Hughes
- Siento Bombo – Bootsy Collins, William Johnson, Olvido Rutz
- Jazz Greats (tribute to Jazz) – Bootsy Collins, Ron carter, Johnny Davis, George Duke, Claude von Stroke
- Garry Shider Tribute – Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Linda Shider
- Stars Have no Names – Bootsy Collins, Nick Arnold, Chrissy Dunn
- Chocolate Caramel Angel – Bootsy Collins, Ron Jennings
- Yummy, I Got the Munchies – Bootsy Collins, Musiq Soulchild, Razzberry White
George Benson & Al Jarreau: Givin’ It Up
On October 24, 2006, “Concord” label released “Givin’ It Up”, an album by Al Jarreau and George Benson. It was recorded in April 2006, at “Henson Recording Studios”, “NRG Studios”, and “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood; “G Studio Digital” in Studio City, CA; “LAFX Studios”, “The Pass”, “Willyworld”, and “Revelation Studios” in Los Angeles; “White Lightning Studios” in Sylmar, CA; “Porcupine Studios” in Chandler, AZ; “The B Hive” in Phoenix, AZ; “East Bay Studios” in Tarrytown, NY, and was produced by John Burk, Michael Broening, Marcus Miller, Patti Austin, Freddie Ravel, Larry Williams and Chris Dunn. In 2007, the album won “Grammy Award” for “Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance” (Al Jarreau), and “Best Pop Instrumental Performance” (George Benson).
Personnel:
- George Benson – lead and backing vocals, guitar, arrangements
- Al Jarreau – lead and backing vocals, vocal percussion, arrangements
- Paul McCartney – lead vocals
- Ray Fuller – guitar
- Dean Parks – guitar, rhythm guitar
- Freddie Fox – guitar
- Michael O’Neill – rhythm guitar
- Michael Thompson – guitar
- Larry Williams – keyboards, acoustic piano, arrangements
- Michael Broening – keyboards, organ, programming, arrangements, organ
- Herbie Hancock – acoustic piano
- Patrice Rushen – keyboards, Fender Rhodes, acoustic piano, arrangements
- Rex Rideout – acoustic piano, arrangements
- Barry Eastmond – keyboards, arrangements
- Freddie Ravel – Fender Rhodes, clavinet, organ, synthesizer, Moog bass, drums, percussion programming, arrangements, BGV arrangements
- Joe Turano – Wurlitzer, Hammond B3 organ, arrangements
- Randy Waldman – acoustic piano, arrangements
- Abraham Laboriel – electric bass
- Mel Brown – bass guitar
- Marcus Miller – bass guitar, arrangements
- Stanley Clarke – bass guitar
- Vinnie Colaiuta – drums
- Michael White – drums
- Gregg Field – drums
- Ricky Lawson – drums
- Paulinho Da Costa – percussion
- Bashiri Johnson – percussion
- Marion Meadows – saxophone
- Chris Botti – trumpet
- John Burk – arrangements
- Jill Scott – lead vocals
- Patti Austin – lead and backing vocals, BGV arrangements
- Maxi Anderson – backing vocals
- Valerie Pinkston – backing vocals
- Sharon Perry – backing vocals
- Darlene Perry – backing vocals
- Lorraine Perry – backing vocals
- Sandra Simmons Williams – backing vocals
- De’Ante Duckett – backing vocals
- Alethea Mills – backing vocals
- Chavonne Morris – backing vocals
- Fred Martin – BGV arrangements
- Michael Broening, Myron Chandler, Jeff Harris, Don Murray, Charlie Paakkari, Seth Presan, Bill Smith – recording engineer
- Kevin Becka, Barry Eastmond, Eric Ferguson, Carlos Martinez, Dennis Moody, John Wroble – additional engineering
- Phillip Broussard, Keith Gretlein, Casey Lewis, Paul Smith – engineer assistant
- Seth Presant, Bill Smith, German Villacorta – Pro Tools engineer, editing
- Alex Pavlides – additional Pro Tools engineer
- Al Schmitt – mixing
- Steve Genewick – mixing assistant
- Doug Sax, Sangwook Nam – mastering
- Abbey Anna – art direction
- Andrew Pham – art direction, design
- Randee St. Nicholas – photography
- Barry Eastmond, Gregg Field – additional production
- Glen Barros, Kevin Lee, Noel Lee – executive producer
Track listing:
- Breezin’ – Bobby Womack, Al Jarreau
- Mornin’ – Al jarreau, David Foster, Jay Graydon
- Long Come Tutu – Marcus Miller, Al Jarreau
- God Bless the Child – Billie Holliday, Arthur Herzog Jr.
- Summer Breeze – Jim Seals, Dash Crofts
- All I Am – Rex Rideout, Phillip “Taj” Jackson
- Ordinary People – John Legend, will.i.am
- Let It Rain – Barry Eastmond, Al Jarreau
- Givin’ It Up for Love – Freddie Ravel, Al Jarreau
- Every Time You Go Away – Daryl Hall
- Four – Miles Davis, Jon Hendricks
- Don’t Start No Schtuff – Joe Turano, Al Jarreau
- Bring It On Home to Me – Sam Cooke
Wilson Pickett: The Exciting Wilson Pickett
In August 1966, “Atlantic” label released “The Exciting Wilson Pickett”, the third Wilson Pickett album. It was recorded May 1965 – May 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and was produced by Jerry Wexler, Steve Cropper, Jim Stewart, Rick Hall, and Tom Dowd.
Personnel:
- Wilson Pickett– vocals
- Steve Cropper, Jimmy Johnson, Chips Moman– guitar
- Joe Hall, Isaac Hayes, Spooner Oldham– keyboards, piano
- Tommy Cogbill, Donald Dunn– bass guitar
- Roger Hawkins, Al Jackson Jr.– drums
- Wayne Jackson, Gene “Bowlegs” Miller– trumpet
- Charles “Packy” Axton, Andrew Love, Charles Chalmers– tenor saxophone
- Floyd Newman – baritone saxophone
- Steve Cropper – supervisor
- Tom Dowd– engineer, supervisor
- Rick Hall – engineer, supervisor
- Jim Stewart– engineer, supervisor
- Haig Adishian – design
- Bob Rolontz– liner notes
- Scott Galloway – liner notes
- Nick Samardge – photography
- Jerry Wexler– supervisor
Track listing:
- Land of 1000 Dances – Chris Kenner
- Something You Got – Chris Kenner
- 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) – Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd
- Barefootin’ – Robert Parker
- Mercy Mercy – Don Covay, Ronald Dean Miller
- You’re So Fine – Lance Finney, Willie Schofield, Bob West
- In the Midnight Hour – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
- Ninety-nine and a Half (Won’t Do) – Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd, Wilson Pickett
- Danger Zone – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
- I’m Drifting – Homer Banks, Pickett, David Porter
- It’s All Over – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
- She’s So Good to Me – Bobby Womack
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