On July 9, 2022, Barbara Gracey Thompson MBE died aged 77. She was musician (saxophone) and composer, founding member of United Jazz and Rock Ensemble, Barbara Thompson’s Jubiaba, and Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia, but was best known as member of Colosseum. She recorded with The She Trinity, Howard Riley Trio, Michael Gibbs, Keef Hartley Band, Jon Hiseman, Manfred Mann’s Eart Band, Neil Ardley, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Marti Webb, Rod Argent, Jeff Wohlgenannt, Kate Westbrook and Mike Westbrook.
Tag Archives: Colosseum
The New Pornographers: Whiteout Conditions
On April 7, 2017, “Concord” label released “Whiteout Conditions” the seventh New Pornographers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2016 and was produced by A. C. Newman and John Collins.
Personnel:
- A. C. Newman (Carl Newman) – vocals, guitar
- Todd Fancey – lead guitar
- Kathryn Calder – vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Blaine Thurier – keyboards, synthesizer
- Neko Case – vocals
- John Collins – bass
- Joe Seiders – vocals, drums
Track listing:
All tracks by A. C. Newman.
- Play Money
- Whiteout Conditions
- High Ticket Attractions
- This is the World of the Theater
- Darling Shade
- Second Sleep
- Colosseum
- We’ve Been Here Before
- Juke
- Clockwise
- Avalanche Alley
William Patrick Korgan: Cotillions
On November 22, 2019, “Martha’s Music” label released “Cotillions”, the third William Patrick Korgan (Billy Corgan) album. It was recorded 2018 – 2019, and was produced by William Patrick Korgan.
Personnel:
- William Patrick Korgan – vocals, guitar, mixing
- Paul Franklin – pedal steel guitar
- Jeff Schroeder – guitar
- Glenn Duncan – fiddle, mandolin
- Katie Cole – vocals
- Kimberly Fleming – choir
- William Kenan II Cersle – choir
- Michelle Prather – choir
- Roger Ryan – choir
- Howard Willing – engineer, mixing
- Pete Lyman – mastering
- Jenny Farida – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by William Patrick Korgan.
- To Scatter One’s Own
- Hard Times
- Jubilee
- Fragile, The Spark
- Cotillions
- Faithless Darlin’
- Colosseum
- Martinets
- Buffalo Boys
- Dancehall
- Cri de Coeur
- Like Lambs
- Rider
- Apologia
- Neptulius
- 6+7
- Anon
Colosseum: Those Who Are About to Die Salute You
On March 13, 1969, “Fontana” label released “Those Who Are About to Die Salute You – Morituri Te Salutant”, the debut Colosseum album. It was recorded 1968 – 1969, and was produced by Tony Reeves and Gerry Bron.
Personnel:
- Dave Greenslade– organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocals
- Dick Heckstall-Smith– saxophones
- James Litherland– lead vocals, guitar
- Tony Reeves– bass guitar
- Jon Hiseman– drums
- Jim Roche – guitar
- Henry Lowther– trumpet
Track listing:
- Walking in the Park – Bond
- Plenty Hard Luck – Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman, James Litherland, Tony Reeves
- Mandarin – Tony Reeves, Dave Greenslade
- Debut – Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman, Tony Reeves
- Beware the Ides of March – Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman, Tony Reeves
- The Road She Walked Before – Dick Heckstall-Smith
- Backwater Blues – Leadbelly
- Those About to Die – Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman, Tony Reeves
Colosseum: The Grass Is Greener
In January 1970, “Dunhill” label released “The Grass Is Greener”, the third Colosseum album (released only in US and Canada). It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Tony Reeves and Gerry Bron.
Personnel:
- Dave Greenslade– vocals, organ, keyboards
- Dave “Clem” Clempson– vocals, guitar
- Tony Reeves– bass
- Jon Hiseman– drums
- Dick Heckstall-Smith– saxophone
- James Litherland – vocals
Track listing:
- Jumping Off the Sun – Mike Taylor, Dave Tomlin
- Lost Angeles – Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith
- Elegy – James Litherland
- Butty’s Blues – James Litherland
- Rope Ladder to the Moon – Pete Brown, Jack Bruce
- Bolero – Maurice Ravel
- The Machine Demands a Sacrifice – Pete Brown, Jon Hiseman, James Litherland
- The Grass is Greener – Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman
Jon Hiseman
On June 12, 2018, Philip John “Jon” Hiseman died aged 73. He was musician (drums, percussion), recording engineer, record producer and music publisher, regarded as one of the best and most influential drummers in the history of the rock music. He has worked with many musicians and bands including Jack Bruce, John Mayall, Tempest, United Jazz + Rock Ensemble, JCM, but was best known as founding member and drummer of Colosseum. As leader he released two solo albums.
Colosseum: Valentyne Suite
In November 1969, “Vertigo” label released “Valentyne Suite”, the second Colosseum album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Tony Reeves and Gerry Bron.
Personnel:
- Dave Greenslade- Hammond organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocal
- James Litherland- guitars, lead vocals
- Tony Reeves- bass guitar
- Jon Hiseman- drums, machine
- Dick Heckstall-Smith- saxophones, flute
- Neil Ardley- conductor, string arrangements
Track listing:
- The Kettle – Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman
- Elegy – James Litherland
- Butty’s Blues – James Litherland
- The Machine Demands a Sacrifice – James Litherland, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Pete Brown, Jon Hiseman
- Valentyne Suite Theme One: January’s Search – Dave Greenslade
- Valentyne Suite Theme Two: February’s Valentyne – Dave Greenslade
- Valentyne Suite Theme Three: The Grass is Always Greener – Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman
Colosseum: The Grass Is Greener
In April 1970, “Dunhill” label released “The Grass Is Greener” the third Colosseum, album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Tony Reeves and Gerry Bron. The album was released only in the United States.
Personnel:
- Dave “Clem” Clempson – vocals, guitar
- Dave Greenslade- vocals, organ, keyboards
- Dick Heckstall-Smith- saxophone
- Tony Reeves- bass
- Jon Hiseman- drums
- James Litherland – vocals
Track listing:
- Jumping Off the Sun – Mike Taylor, Dave Tomlin
- Lost Angeles – Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith
- Elegy – James Litherland
- Butty’s Blues – James Litherland
- Rope Ladder to the Moon – Pete Brown, Jack Bruce
- Bolero – Maurice Ravel
- The Machine Demands a Sacrifice – Pete Brown, Jon Hiseman, James Litherland
- The Grass Is Greener – Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jon Hiseman
Colosseum: Daughter Of Time
In December 1970, “Vertigo” label released “Daughter of Time”, the fourth Colosseum album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Lansdowne Studios” in London, except “The Time Machine”, recorded at Royal Albert Hall, July 2, 1970, and was produced by Gerry Bron.
Personnel:
- Chris Farlowe- lead vocals
- Dave “Clem” Clempson- guitar, lead vocal
- Dave Greenslade- organ, piano, vibes, backing vocals
- Dick Heckstall-Smith- soprano and tenor saxophones, spoken word
- Louis Cennamo- bass guitar
- Mark Clarke- bass guitar
- Jon Hiseman- drums, percussion
- Tony Reeves- bass guitar
- Barbara Thompson- flute, alto, soprano, tenor, and baritone saxophones, backing vocals
Track listing:
- Three Score and Ten, Amen – Clem Clempson, Dave Greenslade, Jon Hiseman
- Time Lament – Dave Greenslade
- Take Me Back to Doomsday – Clem Clempson, Dave Greenslade, Jon Hiseman, Dick Heckstall-Smith
- The Daughter of Time – Barry Dennen, Dave Greenslade, Dick Heckstall-Smith
- Theme for an Imaginary Western – Pete Brown, Jack Bruce
- Bring Out Your Dead – Clem Clempson, Dave Greenslade
- Downhill and Shadows – Clem Clempson, Jon Hiseman, Tony Reeves
- The Time Machine – Jon Hiseman
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