On May 12, 2024, David William Sanborn died aged 78. He was musician (alto saxophone, piano), one of the most highly regarded session musicians. He recorded and performed with some of the best-known artist of the modern music including Albert King, Little Milton, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Al Jarreau, James Brown, Bryan Ferry, Michael Stanley, Eric Clapton, Bobby Charles, Cat Stevens, Roger Daltrey, Paul Simon, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers, Michael Franks, Kenny Loggins, Casiopea, Players Association, David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, Bruce Springsteen, Little Feat, Tommy Bolin, Bob James, Pure Prairie League, Kenny G, Loudon Wainwright III, George Benson, Joe Beck, Donny Hathaway, Elton John, Gil Evans, Carly Simon, Guru, Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, Kenny Garrett, Roger Waters, Steely Dan, Ween, the Eagles, Grateful Dead, Nena, Hikaru Utada, The Rolling Stones, Ian Hunter, and Toto. As leader, Sanborn released 25 albums.
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Livingston Taylor: There You Are Again
On January 24, 2006, “Coconut Bay” label released “There You Are Again”, the 17th Livingston Taylor album. It was recorded in 2005, at “Paragon Studios”, “Vertical Sound Studio”, “Skylight Studio” and “Oxford recording Studio” in Nashville, “Avatar Studio”, “Dark Horse Recording”, “The Tracking Room”, “Sound Kitchen”, “Verité Music”, “Hiatus Studios”, “Q Division Studios” and “ Parr Audio”, and was produced by Glenn Rosenstein.
Personnel:
- Livingston Taylor – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Carly Simon – lead vocal
- Take 6 – lead vocals
- James Taylor – acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Jeffrey Mirinof – acoustic and electric guitar
- George Marinelli – electric guitar
- Danny Toroll – electric guitar
- Chris Rodiguez – electric guitar
- Vince Gill – electric guitar
- Paul Franklin – pedal steel guitar
- Dan Dugmore – pedal steel guitar
- Aybrie Haynie – mandolin
- Shane Keister – piano, Hammond organ
- Matt Rollings – piano, organ
- Gary Corbett – Hammond organ
- Glenn Worf – bass
- Leland Sklar – bass
- Tommy Sims – bass
- Chad Cromwell – drums
- Steve Gadd – drums
- Bashiri Johnson, Ken Lewis – percussion
- Gary Burton – vibraphone
- David Sanborn – saxophone
- Jerry Vivino – tenor saxophone
- Lew Soloff – trumpet
- Tony Kadleck – trumpet
- Rich Rosenberg – trombone
- Gary Corbett – glockenspiel
- Paul Franklin – dobro
- Tim Davis – backing vocals, vocal arrangements
- New Day Jubilee Choir – backing vocals
- Kim Flemming, Kim Mont, Vicki Hampton, Kate Taylor, Pam Tillis, Lisa Cochran, Marabeth Jordan – backing vocals
- Mark Kibble – vocals arrangements
- Andraé Crouch – choir arrangements, conductor
- Sheldon Mirowitz – strings arrangements, conductor
- Jimmy Vivino – horn arrangements
- Glenn Rosenstein, Joe Ferla, Steve Bishir, John Jaszcz, Mark Kibble, Jim Parr – engineer
- Allen Ditto, Kris Smith – additional engineer
- Brian Montgomery – Pro Tools engineer
- Kevin Edlin – engineer assistant
- Fred Paragano – editing
- George Massenburg – mixing, mastering
- Bart Henderson – photography
- Sandra Flach, Traci Bishir – coordinator
- Greg Manocherian – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Livingston Taylor.
- Best of Friends
- There I’ll Be
- Yes
- My baby Don’t Mind
- Step by Step
- There You Are Again
- Tuesday Lullaby
- Tell Jesus (To Come to My House)
- Blame it on Me
- My Perfect Christmas Day
- Wish I Were a Cowboy
- You’re the Boss of Me
Carly Simon: Come Upstairs
On June 16, 1980, “Warner Bros” label released “Come Upstairs”, the ninth Carly Simon studio album. It was recorded October 1979 – May 1980, at “The Power Station” in New York City, and was produced by Mike Mainieri.
Personnel:
- Carly Simon – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar
- Pete Hewlett – acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals
- Sid McGinnis – lead guitar, electric slide guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar
- Billy Mernit – electric piano
- Mike Mainieri – acoustic piano, Oberheim synthesizer, Prophet-5, Oberheim OB-X, Yamaha CS30, synthesizers, marimba, backing vocals
- Don Grolnick – acoustic piano
- Ed Walsh – Oberheim OB-X, synthesizer programming, Oberheim 8 voice
- Ken Landrum – Prophet-5
- Larry Fast – synthesizers
- Tony Levin – bass guitar, fretless bass
- Steve Gadd – drums
- Rick Marotta – drums
- Jerry Grossman – cello
- James Taylor – backing vocals
- Mariah Aguiar – backing vocals
- Christine Martin – backing vocals
- Laraine Newman – backing vocals
- Hugh Taylor – backing vocals
- Alex Taylor – backing vocals
- Sally Taylor – backing vocals
- Gail Boggs – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Carly Simon, except where noted.
- Come Upstairs
- Stardust
- Them
- Jesse
- James
- In Pain – Carly Simon, Mike Mainieri, Don Grolnick
- The Three of Us in the Dark
- Take Me as I Am – Carly Simon, Mike Mainieri, Sid McGinnis
- The Desert
Carly Simon: Moonlight Serenade
On July 19, 2005, “Columbia” label released “Moonlight Serenade”, the fourth Carly Simon album of standards (19th album overall). It was recorded 2004 – 2005, at “Fox Force Five” in Hollywood, “Reagan’s Garage” and “Westlake Recorders” in Los Angeles, “The Cutting Room” in New York City, and was produced by Richard Perry.
Personnel:
- Carly Simon – vocals
- Vin D’Onofrio – guitars, guitar solo
- Michael Thompson – acoustic piano, synth strings, arrangements, additional synthesizers, synth vibraphone, Fender Rhodes
- Jim Cox – acoustic piano
- Andy Chukerman – synth strings, additional synthesizers, arrangements
- Alex Navarro – synth strings, additional synthesizers
- Chris Golden – bass
- John Ferraro – drums
- Sammy Merendino – drum programming, percussion
- Doug Webb – saxophone, clarinet, sax solo, clarinet solo, “stritch” sax solo, flute, arrangements
- Tom Evans – sax
- Lee Thornburg – trombone, trumpet, flugelhorn
- Larry Lunetta – trumpet
- William Galison – harmonica
- Sam Fischer, Samuel Formicola, Alyssa Park, Mark Robertson and Shalini Vijayan – violin
- Danny Seidenberg – viola
- Victor Lawrence – cello
- Richard Perry – arrangements
- Lauren Wild – arrangements
- Michael Thompson – arrangements
- Alex Navarro – arrangements
- Bobby Ginsburg – recording, mixing
- Carter William Humphrey – recording
- Dylan Margerum – recording
- Marcos González – additional engineering, Pro Tools technician
- Jimmy Paar – additional engineering, Pro Tools technician
- Jeff Phurrough – additional engineering, Pro Tools technician
- Nick Sample – additional engineering, Pro Tools technician
- Phil Carbo – engineer assistant
- Anthony Gallo – engineer assistant
- Cesar Ramirez – engineer assistant
- Robert Hadley – mastering
- Lauren Dooreck Camara – art direction, design
- Ben McCarthy – production coordinator
- Shauna Krikorian – production assistant
- Bob Gothard – photography
- Lauren Wild – associate producer
Track listing:
- Moonlight Serenade – Glenn Miller, Mitchell Parish
- I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Cole Porter
- I Only Have Eyes for You – Al Dubin, Harry Warren
- Moonglow – Eddie DeLange, Will Hudson, Irving Mills
- Alone Together – Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz
- In the Still of the Night – Cole Porter
- The More I See You – Mack Gordon, Harry Warren
- Where or When – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
- My One and Only Love – Robert Mellin, Guy Wood
- All the Things You Are – Frank Loesser, Hoagy Carmichael
- How Long Has This Been Going On? – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Carly Simon: No Secrets
On November 16, 1972, “Elektra” label released “No Secrets”, the third Carly Simon studio album. It was recorded September – October 1972, at “Trident Studio” in London, and was produced by Richard Perry.
Personnel:
- Carly Simon – lead and backing vocals, acoustic piano, acoustic guitar, string arrangements, ARP synthesizer arrangements
- David Hentschel – ARP synthesizer
- Peter Robinson – acoustic piano
- Nicky Hopkins – acoustic piano
- Bill Payne – organ
- Paul Keough – acoustic guitar
- Lowell George – slide guitar
- Jimmy Ryan – bass, acoustic, electric and lead guitar
- Klaus Voormann – bass
- Andy Newmark – drums
- Jim Gordon – drums
- Jim Keltner – drums
- Ray Cooper – congas
- Richard Perry – percussion
- Bobby Keys – tenor saxophone
- Kirby Johnson – electric piano, string arrangements, horn arrangements, woodwind arrangements, conductor
- Paul Buckmaster – orchestration, synthesizers; orchestra, synthesizer and woodwind arrangements, conductor
- Vicki Brown – backing vocals
- Liza Strike – backing vocals
- Mick Jagger – backing vocals
- James Taylor – backing vocals
- Bonnie Bramlett – backing vocals
- Linda McCartney – backing vocals
- Paul McCartney – backing vocals
- Doris Troy – backing vocals
- Robin Geoffrey Cable – engineer, recording, remixing
- Mark Berry – recording
- Bill Schnee – engineer, remixing
- Doug Sax – disc cutting
- Robert L. Heimall – art direction, design
- Ed Caraeff – cover photography
- Peter Simon – inner sleeve photography
- David Katz – musicians contractor
Track listing:
All tracks by Carly Simon, except where noted.
- The Right Thing to Do
- The Carter Family – Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman
- You’re So Vain
- His Friends Are More Than Fond of Robin
- We Have No Secrets
- Embrace Me, Tour Child
- Waited So Long
- It Was So Easy – Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman
- Night Owl – James Taylor
- When You Close Your Eyes – Carly Simon, Bill Mernit
Paul Griffin
On June 14, 2000, Paul Griffin died aged 62. He was musician (piano, keyboards), performed and recorded with hundreds of musicians including: King Curtis, Bob Dylan, Steely Dan, Don McLean, the Isley Brothers, Van Morrison, the Shirelles, Dionne Warwick. Dion DiMucci, George Benson, Tom Rush, Wilson Pickett, Michael Franks, John Denver, Peter, Paul and Mary, David Clayton-Thomas, Gloria Loring, Melba Moore, LaVern Baker, Janis Siegel, Solomon Burke, Jackie Lomax, Marlena Shaw, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Don Mclean, Carly Simon, Juddy Collins, Cheryl Lynn, Gloria Gaynor, Stephanie Mills, Donald Fagen, Van Morrison, Paul Simon, Garland Jeffreys, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt and Laura Nyro.
T-Bone Wolk
On February 28, 2010, Tom “T-Bone” Wolk died aged 58. He was musician (bass, guitar, mandolin, accordion), and music producer, worked with Kurtis Blow, Carly Simon, Saturday night Live house band, Elvis Costello, Billy Joel, Squeeze, Shawn Colvin and Jellyfish, but was best known as member and bass player of Hall & Oates.
Carly Simon: Hotcakes
On January 11, 1974, “Elektra” label released “Hotcakes”, the fourth Carly Simon studio album. It was recorded in September 1973, at “Producers Workshop” in Los Angeles, and October – November 1973, at “The Hit Factory” in New York City, and was produced by Richard Perry.
Personnel:
- Carly Simon – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes, whistle
- James Taylor – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, horn arrangements and conductor
- Kenny Ascher – acoustic piano, Hammond organ
- Dr. John – acoustic piano, Hammond organ
- David Spinozza – electric guitar
- Bucky Pizzarelli – electric guitar
- Jimmy Ryan – acoustic and electric guitar
- Robbie Robertson – electric guitar
- Klaus Voormann – bass guitar
- Richard Davis – string bass
- Larry Brean – slap bass
- Rick Marotta – drums
- Jim Keltner – drums
- Jim Gordon – drums
- Billy Cobham – drums
- Andy Newmark – drums
- Russ Kunkel – drums
- Ralph MacDonald – congas, percussion
- George Devens – cabasa
- Paul Buckmaster – string and woodwind arrangements, conductor
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
- Howard Johnson – baritone saxophone, tuba
- Bobby Keys – tenor and baritone saxophone
- Steve Madaio – trumpet
- Barry Rogers – trombone
- Lani Groves – backing vocals
- Carl Hall – backing vocals
- Tasha Thomas – backing vocals
- Todd Graff – backing vocals
- Lucy Simon – backing vocals
- Benny Diggs – backing vocals
- Revelation – backing vocals
- Richard Perry – backing vocals
- Harry Maslin – engineer, remix
- Bill Schnee – engineer, remix
- Blasie Castellano – engineer assistant
- Doug Sax – mastering
- Vincent Cesi (Push Pin Studios) – art direction, design
- Ed Caraeff – cover photography
- Vieri Salvadori – centerfold photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Carly Simon, except where noted.
- Safe and Sound – Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman
- Mind on my Man
- Think I’m Gonna Have a Baby
- Older Sister
- Just Not True
- Hotcakes – James Taylor
- Misfit
- Forever My Love – Carly Simon, James Taylor
- Mockingbird – Inez Foxx, Charlie Foxx, James Taylor
- Grownup – Carly Simon
- Haven’t Got Time for the Pain – Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman
Richie Hayward
On August 12, 2010, Richard “Richie” Hayward died aged 64. He was a musician (drums), best known as the drummer of Little Feat. Hayward recorded and performed with many artists including Paul Rodgers, The Doobie Brothers, Bob Dylan, Peter Frampton, Buddy Guy, Arlo Guthrie, Al Kooper, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Seger, Carly Simon, Nancy Sinatra, Stephen Stills, Tom Waits, John Cale, Warren Zevon, Warren HaynesJoan Armatrading, Delaney Bramlett, Kim Carnes, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, James Cotton, Jonny Lang, Barbra Streisand, Eric Lynn, Nils Lofgren, Taj Mahal, Coco Montoya, Robert Palmer, Van Dyke Parks, Robert Plant, Helen Watson, and Jimmy Herring.
Jeff Porcaro
On August 5, 1992, Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro died aged 38. He was a songwriter, musician (drums), and record producer, best known as the drummer with Toto. He was one of the most south after session drummers in popular music, played on hundreds of albums and worked with numerous artists such as Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, George Benson, Greg Lake, Seals & Crofts, Les Dudek, Joe Cocker, Steely Dan, The Jacksons, Tommy Bolin, Jackson Browne, Leo Sayer, Boz Scaggs, Carly Simon, Eric Carmen, Valerie Carter, Lisa Dal Bello, Hall & Oates, Diana Ross, Colin Blunstone, Larry Carlton, Allen Toussaint, Dave Mason, Warren Zevon, Ruben Blades, Bim, Jerry Williams, Al Stewart, Marc Jordan, Rickie Lee Jones, Janne Schaffer, Lowell George, Aretha Franklin, Jon Anderson, Luis Miguel, Love and Money, Patti Austin, Mariya Takeuchi, The Brothers Johnson, Peter Frampton, Bee Gees, Char, Christopher Cross, Randy Crawford, Al Jarreau, Amii Ozaki, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Eye to Eye, Donna Summer, Elton John, Melissa Manchester, Donald Fagen, Herbie Hancock, Don Henley, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Russ Taff, Chicago, David Gilmour Joe Walsh, Eric Clapton, Peter cetera, Earth Wind & Fire, roger Hodgson, David Benoit, Dr. John, Steve Porcaro, Nik Kershaw, Poco, Clair Mario, Celine Dion, Natalie Cole, Madonna, Jude Cole, Sandy Patty, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bolton, Cher, Dire Straits, Richard Marx, Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, B-52’s, Go West, 10CC, Roger Waters, Paul Young, and David Crosby. In 1993, Porcaro was posthumously inducted into the “Modern Drummer Hall of Fame”.
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