In December 1961, “Savoy” label released “Saying Something”, the debut Bill Hardman’s Quintet album. It was recorded in October 1961, at “Medallion Studio” in Newark, NJ, and was produced by Tom Wilson.
On December 10, 1993, “Metropolis” label released “Soli Deo Gloria”, the debut Apoptygma Berzerk studio album. It was recorded in 1993, at “Wintergarden Studio” in Fredrikstad, Norway, “Apoptygma Sound Lab”, and was produced by Erik Wøllo, and Stephan Grotheks.
Stephan Grotheks – vocals, guitar, synthesizer, samples, programming, engineer
Per Aksel Lundgreen – keyboards
Anders Olden – guitar
Jimmy Bergsten – vocals
Erik Wøllo – arranger
Christian Bloom – Apoptygma logo
Albrecht Dürer – artwork
Subtopia – design, photography
Malin Syversen – Bellybutton photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Stephan Grotheks, except where noted.
On December 9, 1993, “Landspeed” label released “Pop Smear”, the debut Verve Pipe studio album. It was recorded in 1993, at “Station C Studios” in Grand Rapids, MI, and was produced by Jon Frazer, A.J. Dunning, Donny Brown, and Brian Vander Ark.
Personnel:
Brian Vander Ark – lead vocals, electric guitar, rbass, percussion, art direction, arranger
In December 1957, “Prestige” label released “New Trombone”, the debut Curtis Fuller album. It was recorded in May 1957, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.
In December 1957, “Blue Note” label released “Dial “S” for Sonny”, the debut Sonny Clark studio album. It was recorded in July 1957, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
Sonny Clark – piano
Art Farmer – trumpet
Curtis Fuller – trombone
Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
Wilbur Ware – bass
Louis Hayes – drums
Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
Reid Miles – design
Francis Wolff – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Sonny Clark except where noted.
Dial “S” for Sonny
Bootin’ It
It Could Happen to You – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
In November 1957, “Bethlehem” label released “Clean Head’s Back in Town”, the debut Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson album. It was recorded in August 1957, in New York City, and was produced by Bob Thiele.
Personnel:
Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson – vocals, alto saxophone
Bill Graham − alto saxophone
Charlie Rouse, Frank Foster, Paul Quinichette − tenor saxophone
Charles Fowlkes − baritone saxophone
Joe Newman − trumpet
Henry Coker − trombone
Nat Pierce − piano
Freddie Green, Turk Van Lake – guitar
Ed Jones − bass
Ed Thigpen, Gus Johnson − drums
Ernie Wilkins, Harry Tubbs, Manny Albam − arranger
Track listing:
All tracks by Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Dossie Terry and William Gray except where noted
Cleanhead’s Back in Town
That’s the Way to Treat Your Woman
Trouble in Mind – Richard M. Jones
Kidney Stew Blues – Eddie Vinson, Leona Blackman
Sweet Lovin’ Baby – Charles Darwin
Caldonia – Fleecie Moore
It Ain’t Necessarily So – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Cherry Red – Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner
Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby – Louis Jordan, Bill Austin
I Just Can’t Keep the Tears from Tumblin’ Down – Charles Darwin
Your Baby Ain’t Sweet Like Mine
Hold It Right There
Trouble in Mind (alternate take) – Richard M. Jones
Kidney Stew Blues (alternate take) – Eddie Vinson, Leona Blackman
On November 29, 2002, “LOZA” label released “Skylarkin’”, the debut and the only Mic Christopher album. It was recorded 2000 – 2001, at “Dodlum Studios” and was produced by Karl Odlum and David Odlum. In March 2003, at the “Meteor Awards” “Skylarkin’” won “Best Irish Album” of the year, In November 2004 it was certified Platinum status in Ireland, and in 2005, was voted #14 in the “Hot Press People’s Choice of the Top 100 Irish Albums of All Time”.
In November 1974, “Scepter Records” label released “Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)”, the debut B.T. Express album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Jeff Lane and Trade Martin.
In November 1974, “Caroline” label released “Lady June’s Linguistic Leprosy”, the debut Lady June (June Campbell Cramer) album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by David Vorhaus.
Personnel:
Lady June – vocals
Kevin Ayers – vocals, guitar, bass
Brian Eno – vocals, electronic guitar, bass, imminent, linearment, lunar lollipops
David Vorhaus – kaleidophone, mix
Jakob Klasse – piano
Kim Solomon – piano
Pip Pyle – drums
Martha – vocals
Track listing:
All lyrics by June Campbell Cramer, all music by Kevin Ayers except where noted.