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Dionysos: Le Grand Jeu

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In January 1971, “Jupiter” label released “Le Grand Jeu”, the debut Dionysos studio album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Donald Lautrec and Michel Belanger.

Personnel:

  • Eric Clément – guitar
  • Paul André Thibert – vocals, harmonica, flute
  • André Mathieu – organ
  • Jean Pierre Legault – bass
  • Robert Lepage – drums
  • Jean-Paul Lafortune – recording, mixing
  • Claude Gauthier – mixing
  • Louisa Nicol – illustration
  • Jacques Bourassa – design

Track listing:

  1. Narcotique – Eric Clément, Paul André Thibert, André Mathieu, Jean Pierre Legault, Robert Lepage, Gabriel-Pierre Ouellette
  2. Suzie – Eric Clément, Paul André Thibert, André Mathieu, Jean Pierre Legault, Robert Lepage
  3. La Colère – Eric Clément, Paul André Thibert, André Mathieu, Jean Pierre Legault, Robert Lepage, Jean Larose
  4. L’âge Du Chlore – Eric Clément, Paul André Thibert, André Mathieu, Jean Pierre Legault, Robert Lepage, Jean Larose
  5. L’âge D’Or – Eric Clément, Paul André Thibert, André Mathieu, Jean Pierre Legault, Robert Lepage
  6. Agneau De Dieu – Eric Clément, Paul André Thibert, André Mathieu, Jean Pierre Legault, Robert Lepage, Jean Larose

Tony Williams: Life Time

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In January 1965, “Blue Note” label released “Life Time”, is the debut Tony Williams studio album. It was recorded in August 1964, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion. The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings included the album in it’s suggested “core collection” of essential recordings.

Personnel:

  • Tony Williams – drums, timpani, woodblocks, maracas, triangle
  • Sam Rivers – tenor saxophone
  • Bobby Hutcherson – vibes, marimba
  • Herbie Hancock – piano
  • Ron Carter, Richard Davis, Gary Peacock – bass
  • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Tony Williams.

  1. Two Pieces of One: Red
  2. Two Pieces of One: Green
  3. Tomorrow Afternoon
  4. Memory
  5. Barb’s Song to the Wizard

Clark – Hutchinson: A=MH2

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On January 16, 1970, “Decca” label released “A=MH²”, the debut Clark-Hutchinson studio album. It was recorded on May 1969, at “Recorded Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian Sippen and Peter Shertser.

Personnel:

  • Andy Clark – voices, bass drum, maracas, piano, organ, alto and tenor saxophone, gong, flute, bagpipes, arrangements,, recording
  • Mick Hutchinson – acoustic, lead and rhythm guitar, bass, piano, flute, timpani, bongos, arrangements, recording
  • H. Day – engineer
  • Terry Stewart – engineer assistant
  • Horst Angenendt – lacquer cut
  • David Wedgbury – photography
  • Ian Sippen, John Peel, Miles Associates – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Andy Clark and Mick Hutchinson.

  1. Improvisation on a Modal Scale
  2. Acapulco Gold
  3. Impromptu in E’ Minor
  4. Textures in ¾
  5. Improvisation on an Indian Scale

Eddie Gale: Ghetto Music

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In January 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Ghetto Music”, the debut Eddie Gale studio album. It was recorded in September 1968, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Francis Wolff.

Personnel:

  • Eddie Gale – trumpet, thumb piano, steel drum, bird whistle
  • Russell Lyle – tenor saxophone, flute
  • Jo Ann Gale Stevens – vocals, guitar
  • James “Tokio” Reid, Judah Samuel – bass
  • Richard Hackett, Thomas Holman – drums
  • Elaine Beener – lead vocals
  • Sylvia Bibbs, Barbara Dove, Evelyn Goodwin, Art Jenkins, Fulumi Prince, Edward Walrond, Sondra Walston, Mildred Weston, Norman Wright – vocals
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording

Track listing:

All tracks by Eddie Gale

  1. The Rain
  2. Fulton Street
  3. A Understanding
  4. A Walk With Thee
  5. The Coming of Gwilu

The Free Spirits: Out Of Sight And Sound

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In January 1967, “ABC” label released “Out of Sight and Sound”, the debut Free Spirits (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1966, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Thiele.

Personnel:

  • Larry Coryell – guitar, sitar
  • Columbus “Chip” Baker – guitar
  • Jim Pepper – saxophone
  • Chris Hills – vocals, bass guitar
  • Bob Moses – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Larry Coryell, except where noted.

  1. Don’t Look Now (But Your Head is Turned Around)
  2. I’m Gonna Be Free
  3. LBOD – Bob Moses, Larry Coryell
  4. Sunday Telephone – Columbus Baker, Larry Coryell
  5. Blue Water Mother – Columbus Baker, Larry Coryell
  6. Girl of the Mountain – Columbus Baker, Larry Coryell
  7. Cosmic Daddy Dancer – Columbus Baker, Larry Coryell
  8. Bad News Cat
  9. Storm – Columbus Baker, Larry Coryell
  10. Early Mornin’ Fear – Larry Coryell, Nick Hyams
  11. Angels Can’t Be True
  12. Tattoo Man – Columbus Baker, Larry Coryell

The Waitresses: Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful?

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On January 11, 1982, “Polydor” (licensed from ZE Records) label released “Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful?”, the debut Waitresses (The) studio album. It was recorded 1980 – 1981, and was produced by Chris Butler and Kurt Munkacsi.

Personnel:

  • Patty Donahue – vocals
  • Chris Butler – guitar
  • Dan Klayman – keyboards
  • Mars Williams – reeds
  • Tracy Wormworth – bass
  • David Hofstra – bass
  • Billy Ficca – drums
  • Ariel Warner – backing vocals
  • Rick Dailey – piano
  • Ralph Carney – saxophone
  • Don Christensen – drums
  • Stuart Austin – drums
  • Andrew Fuhrmann – art direction

Track listing:

All tracks by Chris Butler.

  1. No Guilt
  2. Wise Up
  3. Quit
  4. It’s My Car
  5. Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful?
  6. I Know What Boys Like
  7. Heat Night
  8. Redland
  9. Pussy Strut
  10. Go On
  11. Jimmy Tomorrow

Hidria Spacefolk: Symbiosis

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On January 1, 2002, “Silence” label released “Symbiosis”, the debut Hidria Spacefolk album. It was recorded 2001 – 2002, at “Seawolf Studio” in Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Finland, and was produced by Heikki Savolainen, Janne Lounatvuori and Sami Wirkkala.

Personnel:

  • Sami Wirkkala – acoustic and electric guitar, midi guitar, mandolin, sitar, harp, synthesizer, arrangements, mixing, mastering
  • Janne Lounatvuori – organ, electric piano, piano, synthesizer, arrangements, mixing, mastering
  • Mikko Happo – didgeridoo, electric guitar, harp, arrangements, mixing, mastering
  • Olli Kari – marimba, percussion, vibraphone, arrangements, mixing, mastering
  • Kimmo Dammert – bass, arrangements, mixing, mastering
  • Teemu Kilponen – vocals, drums, percussion, arrangements, mixing, mastering
  • Teemu Väisänen – flute
  • Mikko Rajala – violin
  • Tuure Paalanen – cello
  • Sabrina – voice
  • Tatu Marttila – design
  • Hannu Leidén – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Terra Hidria
  2. Reversion
  3. Kaneh Bosm
  4. Kaikados
  5. Nasha Universo
  6. Jahwarp
  7. Agents Entropos
  8. I-Mantra
  9. Pangaia

Pekka Pohjola: Resin Eye Bark Ear

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In December 1972, “Love Records” label released “Resin Eye Bark Ear”, debut Pekka Pohjola studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Finnvox Studio” in Helsinki, Finland, and was produced by

  • Pekka Pohjola – piano, organ, bass, violin, harpsichord
  • Jukka Gustavson – organ
  • Teino Laine – drums
  • Pekka Poyry – soprano saxophone, flute, tambourine, cow bell
  • Risto Pensola – clarinet.
  • Kari Tamminen – recording, technician
  • Anti Joki – recording, technician
  • Erkki Hyvönen – recording, technician
  • Måns Groundstroem – music director
  • Mats Huldén – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Pekka Pohjola .

  1. Metson Game
  2. Curls of Streams
  3. Merciless Idyll
  4. Pinch
  5. Complainer​

The Old Man And The Sea: Same

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In December 1972, “Sonet” label released the debut, self-titled The Old Man and the Sea album.  It was recorded in 1972, at “Ivar Rosenberg Lydteknik” in Copenhagen, Denmark, and “Klosterkirken” in Horsens, Denmark, and was produced by Freddy Hansson, Benny Stanley, Tommy Hansen, Knud Lindhard, Ole Wedel and John Lundwig.

Personnel:

  • Ole Wedel – lead vocals, percussion
  • Benny Stanley – acoustic guitar, guitar
  • Tommy Hansen – vocals, organ, piano
  • Knud Lindhard – vocals, bass
  • John Lundwig – drums
  • Ole Christensen – drums
  • Poul Age Hersland – flute

Track listing:

  1. Living Dead – Benny Stanley, John Lundwig, Tommy Hansen
  2. Princess – Knut Linghard
  3. Jingoism – Knud Lindhard
  4. Prelude – Tommy Hansen
  5. The Monk Song, Part 1 – Tommy Hansen
  6. The Monk Song, Part 2 – Tommy Hansen
  7. Going Blind – Knut Lindhard

Carmen: Fandangos In Space

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In December 1973, “Regal Zonophone” label released “Fandangos in Space”, the debut Carmen album. It was recorded in 1973, at “John Kongo’s Studios”, “Air Studios”, and “EMI Studios”, and was produced by Tony Visconti.

Personnel:

  • David Clark Allen – lead vocals, electric and flamenco guitar
  • Roberto Amaral – lead and backing vocals, vibraphone, castanets
  • Angela Allen – lead and backing vocals, synthesizer, Mellotron
  • John Glascock – backing vocals, bass guitar, bass pedals
  • Paul Fenton – drums, percussion
  • Tony Visconti – engineer
  • John Kongos – engineer
  • Alan Harris – engineer
  • John Kurlander – engineer
  • Peter Mew – engineer
  • Peter Howe – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by David Clark Allen, except where noted.

  1. Bulerias
  2. Bullfight – Roberto Amaral
  3. Stepping Stone – Roberto Amaral
  4. Sailor Song
  5. Lonely House
  6. Por Tarantos – traditional
  7. Looking Outside (My Window)
  8. Tales of Spain
  9. Retirando – John Glascock, Paul Fenton, Andrea Allen, Roberto Amaral, David Clark Allen
  10. Fandango in Space – Roberto Amaral
  11. Reprise Finale