On September 2, 2026, Cassandra Wilson died aged 70. She was singer, songwriter and producer, regarded as one of the most successful female jazz singers of all time. Wilson won numerous awards, including two Grammys, and was named in 2001, by “Time Magazine” the best America singer. She recorded and performed with Steve Coleman, Wynton Marsalis, Greg Osby, The Roots, Robin Eubanks, Don Byron, Terence Blanchard, Terri Lyne Carrington, Regina Carter, Olu Dara, Kurt Elling, Bill Frisell, Elvis Costello, Charlie Hade, Dave Holland, Javon Jackson, Angelique Kidjo, M-Base, David Murray, Meshell Ndegeocello, Courtney Pine, David Sanches, Steve Turre, Luther Vandros and Count Basie Orchestra. As leader she released 19 albums.
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Peter Frampton: Fingerprints
On September 12, 2006, “A&M” label released “Fingerprints”, the 13th Peter Frampton studio album. It was recorded in 2006, at “Muchmore Studio” in Cincinnati, Ohio, “British Groove Studio” and “Eden Studios” in London, “Robert Lang Studios” in Seattle, WA, “OGM Studios and Jorgensounds” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by Gordon Kennedy and Peter Frampton. In 2007, “Fingerprints” won a “Grammy Award” for “Best Pop Instrumental Album”.
Personnel:
- Peter Frampton – acoustic, electric and rhythm guitar, E-Bow
- Mike McCready – guitar
- Gordon Kennedy – acoustic and electric guitar
- Hank Marvin – electric guitar
- Warren Haynes – electric guitar
- John Jorgenson – lead and rhythm guitar
- Paul Franklin – pedal steel guitar
- Arthur Stead – keyboards
- Blair Masters – keyboards, cello sample
- Gustavo Ramirez – grand piano
- Chris Stainton – grand piano, Hammond B-3 organ
- Mark Harris – Hammond B-3 organ
- John Regan – bass, double bass
- Stanley Sheldon – fretless bass
- Gary Westlake – bass
- Mark Griffiths – bass
- Bill Wyman – bass
- Charlie Chadwick – acoustic bass
- Chad Cromwell – drums
- Shawn Fichter – drums
- Matt Cameron – drums
- Brian Bennett – drums
- Charlie Watts – drums
- Daniel de los Reyes – percussion
- Courtney Pine – tenor saxophone
- Stephan Dudash – 5-string viola
- Aaron Swihart – Internet cooking programs
- Gary L Cales II – DAW chief technical engineer
- John Burton – Pro-Tools
Track listing:
All tracks by Peter Frampton and Gordon Kennedy, except where noted.
- Boot It Up – Peter Frampton, John Regan
- Ida y Vuelta (Out and Back) – Peter Frampton, Shawn Fichter, Stanley Sheldon
- Black Hole Sun – Chris Cornell
- Float
- My Cup of Tea – Hank Marvin, Brian Bennett, Gordon Kennedy, Peter Frampton
- Shewango Way
- Blooze – Peter Frampton
- Cornerstones – Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Chris Stainton, Peter Frampton
- Grab a Chicken (Put It Back)
- Double Nickels
- Smoky – Peter Frampton
- Blowin’ Smoke – Matt Cameron, Mike McCready, Gary Westlake, Peter Frampton
- Oh When… – Peter Frampton
- Souvenirs de Nos Pères (Memories of Our Fathers) – John Jorgenson
Soul II Soul: Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade
On May 21, 1990, “Virgin” label released “Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade”, the second Soul II Soul studio album. It was recorded 1989 – 1990, and was produced by Jazzie B. and Nellee Hooper.
Personnel:
- Jazzie B- musical director, vocals, mixing
- Marcia Lewis, Lamya Hafidh Sultan Al-Mugheiry, Kym Mazelle, Pinise Sula, Sonti Mndebele, Nomsa Caluza, Bambi Fazakerley, Victoria Wilson-James, Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite – vocals
- Philip “Daddae” Harvey – vocals, guitars, percussion
- Michael McEvoy- piano, keyboards
- Courtney Pine- saxophone
- Howard Bernstein- engineer
- Nellee Hooper – mixing
- Tony “Dobie” Campbell – producer assistant
Track listing:
- Get a Life – Trevor Beresford Romeo, Hayden Maclaren Browne
- Love Come Through – Trevor Beresford Romeo, Michael McEvoy, Lamya Almugheira
- People – Trevor Beresford Romeo, Hayden Maclaren Browne
- Missing You – Trevor Beresford Romeo, Simon Law, Kym Mazelle
- Courtney Blows – Trevor Beresford Romeo, Hayden Maclaren Browne
- 1990 A New Decade – Trevor Beresford Romeo, Tony Campbell
- A Dream’s a Dream – Trevor Beresford Romeo, Simon Law
- Time (Untitled) – Trevor Beresford Romeo, Hayden Maclaren Browne
- In the Heat of the Night – Trevor Beresford Romeo, Hayden Maclaren Browne
- Our Time Has Now Come – Trevor Beresford Romeo, Hayden Maclaren Browne, Tony Campbell
Kurt Elling: July Man In The Air
On July 22, 2003, “Blue Note” label released “July Man in the Air”, the sixth Kurt Elling album. It was recorded in January 2003, and was produced by Kurt Elling and Laurence Hobgood.
Personnel:
- Kurt Elling– vocals
- Laurence Hobgood– piano, Rhodes electric piano
- Rob Amster– double bass
- Frank Parker, Jr.– drums, percussion
- Paul Wertico– drums
- Stefon Harris– vibraphone
- Jim Gailloreto– soprano saxophone
- Brad Wheeler– soprano saxophone
- Dan Garcia – engineer
Track listing:
- Minuano (Six-Eight) – Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays
- In the Winelight – Kurt Eaton, Gladston
- Resolution – John Coltrane
- Time to Say Goodbye – Joe Zawinul
- The Uncertainty of the Poet – Wendy Cope
- The More I Have You – Kurt Elling
- Man in the Air – Laurence Hobgood, Kurt Elling
- A Secret I – Herbie Hancock
- Higher Vibe – Courtney Pine
- Hidden Jewel – Bobby Watson
- Never My Love – Richard Addrisi, Donald Addrisi
- All is Quiet – Bob Mintzer
Mick Jagger: Wandering Spirit
On February 8, 1993, “Atlantic” label released “Wandering Spirit”, the third Mick Jagger solo album. “Wandering Spirit” was recorded from February to September 1992, in Los Angeles, and was produced by Mick Jagger and Rick Rubin.
Personnel:
- Mick Jagger– lead vocals, guitar, clavinet, harmonica, percussion
- Lenny Kravitz– vocals
- Brendan O’Brien– guitar
- Jay Dee Maness – pedal steel guitar
- Jimmy Rip– guitar, percussion
- Frank Simes– guitar
- Benmont Tench– piano, organ
- Billy Preston– piano, organ, clavinet
- David Bianco – Moog synthesizer
- Doug Wimbish– bass guitar
- John Pierce – bass guitar
- Flea– bass guitar
- Jim Keltner– drums
- Curt Bisquera– drums
- Lenny Castro– percussion
- Matt Clifford – virginal, harpsichord, conductor, string arrangements
- Courtney Pine– saxophone
- Robin McKidd – fiddle
- Lynn Davis– backing vocals
- Jean McClain – backing vocals
- Pamela Quinlan – backing vocals
- Jeff Pescetto – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Wired All Night – Mick Jagger
- Sweet Thing – Mick Jagger
- Out of Focus – Mick Jagger
- Don’t Tear Me Up – Mick Jagger
- Put Me in the Trash – Mick Jagger and Jimmy Rip
- Use Me – Bill Withers
- Evening Gown – Mick Jagger
- Mother of a Man – Mick Jagger
- Think – Lowman Pauling
- Wandering Spirit – Mick Jagger and Jimmy Rip
- Hang On to Me Tonight – Mick Jagger
- I’ve Been Lonely for So Long – Posie Knight and Jerry Weaver
- Angel in My Heart – Mick Jagger
- Handsome Molly (traditional) – Mick Jagger
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