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The Pineapple Thief: Dissolution

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On August 31, 2018, “Kscope” label released “Dissolution” the twelfth Pineapple Thief (The) studio album. It was recorded December 2017 – May 2018, at “Soord Studios” in Yeovil, South Somerset, England, “Bourne Place” in Hertfordshire, England, and was produced by Bruce Soord, Jon Sykes, Steve Kitch and Gavin Harrison.

Personnel:

  • Bruce Soord – vocals, guitars, recording
  • Steve Kitch – keyboards
  • Jon Sykes – bass, backing vocals
  • Gavin Harrison – drums, percussion, recording
  • David Torn – additional guitar
  • Steve Kitch – mastering
  • Stylorouge – art direction, design
  • Rob O’Connor – photography
  • James Usill – post-production
  • Frederick Jude – executive producer

Track listing:

All lyrics by Bruce Soord, all music by Bruce Soord and Gavin Harrison, except where noted.

  1. Not Naming Any Names – Bruce Soord
  2. Try as I Might
  3. Threating War
  4. Uncovering Your Tracks
  5. All That You’ve Got
  6. Far Below
  7. Pillar of Salt
  8. White Mist
  9. Shed a Light

Oregon: Roots In The Sky

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In August 1979, “Elektra” label released “Roots in the Sky”, album by Oregon. It was recorded in December 1978 at “Long View Farm Studios” in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, April 1979 at “Columbia Recording Studios” in New York, and was produced by Ralph Towner, Collin Walcott, Glen Moore and Paul McCandless.

Personnel:

  • Ralph Towner – guitar, piano, flugelhorn, percussion
  • Collin Walcott – guitar, percussion
  • Glen Moore – bass
  • Paul McCandless – horn, oboe, clarinet
  • David Greene – engineer
  • Barry Magaliff, Harold Tarowsky, Lou Schlossberg, Jesse Henseron, Jim Behrendt – engineer associate
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Johnny Lee – art direction, design
  • Ron Coro – art direction, design
  • Hanna Kay – illustration

Track listing:

  1. June Bug – Ralph Towner
  2. Vessel – Ralph Towner
  3. Sierra Leone – Collin Walcott
  4. Ogden Road – Ralph Towner
  5. House of Wax – Collin Walcott
  6. Hungry Heart – Paul McCandless
  7. Orrington’s Escape – Ralph Towner
  8. Roots in the Sky – Glen Moore
  9. Longing, So Long – Colin Walcott

Neck Deep: Life’s Not Out To Get You

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On August 14, 2015, “Hopeless” label released “Life’s Not out to Get You”, the second Neck Deep studio album. It was recorded December 2014 – January 2015, and was produced by Jeremy McKinnon and Andrew Wade.

Personnel:

  • Ben Barlow – lead vocals
  • Lloyd Roberts – lead guitar
  • Matt West – rhythm guitar
  • Fil Thorpe-Evans – bass, backing vocals
  • Dani Washington – drums
  • Jeremy McKinnon – guest vocal
  • Andrew Wade – recording, mixing
  • Alan Douches – mastering
  • Ricardo Cavolo – artwork

Track listing:

  1. Citizens of World – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
  2. Threat Level Midnight – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
  3. Can’t Kick Up the Roots – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade
  4. Kali Ma – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Jeremy McKinnon, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade
  5. Gold Steps – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Tom Denney, Jeremy McKinnon, Andrew Wade
  6. Lime St. – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
  7. Serpents – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Andrew Dane, Jaremy McKinnon, Tom Denney
  8. The Beach Is for Lovers (Not Lonely Losers) – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
  9. December – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew wade, Jeremy McKinnon
  10. Smooth Seas Don’t Make Good Sailors – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
  11. I Hope This Comes Back To Hunt You – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
  12. Rock Bottom – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon

Chico Hamilton: Man From Two Worlds

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In August 1964, “Impulse!” label released “Man from Two Worlds”, the 23rd Chico Hamilton album. It was recorded September 1962 – December 1963, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Thiele.

Personnel:

  • Chico Hamilton – drums
  • Charles Lloyd – tenor saxophone, flute
  • George Bohanon – trombone
  • Gábor Szabó – guitar
  • Albert Stinson – bass
  • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Charles Lloyd.

  1. Man from Two Worlds
  2. Blues Medley: Little Sister’s Dance/Shade Tree/Island Blue
  3. Forest Flower: Sunrise/Sunset
  4. Child’s Play
  5. Blues for O.T.
  6. Mallet Dance
  7. Love Song to a Baby

The Red Garland Quartet: Dig It!

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In August 1962, “Prestige” label released “Dig It!”, album by The Red Garland Quartet (the ninth Red Garland album overall). It was recorded March – December 1957, February 1958, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.

Personnel:

  • Red Garland – piano
  • John Coltrane – tenor saxophone 
  • Donald Byrd – trumpet
  • Jamil Nasser – bass 
  • Paul Chambers – bass
  • Art Taylor – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Billie’s Bounce – Charlie Parker
  2. Crazy Rhythm – Irving Caesar, Joseph Meyer, Roger Wolfe Kahn
  3. CTA – Jimmy Heath
  4. Lazy Mae – Red Garland

Johnny Griffin: The Kerry Dancers

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In August 1962, “Riverside” label released “The Kerry Dancers“, album by Johnny Griffin Quartet (the 16th Johnny Griffin album overall). It was recorded December 1961 – January 1962, at “Plaza Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Orin Keepnews.

Personnel:

  • Johnny Griffin — tenor saxophone
  • Barry Harris – piano
  • Ron Carter – bass
  • Ben Riley – drums

 Track listing:

  1. The Kerry Dancers – traditional
  2. Black Is the Color of My True Love’s Hair – traditional
  3. Green Grow the Rushes – traditional
  4. The Londonderry Air – traditional
  5. 25½ Daze – Sara Cassey
  6. Oh, Now I See – Johnny Griffin
  7. Hush-a-Bye – traditional
  8. Ballad for Monsieur – Sara Cassey

Eastern Rebellion: Same

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In July 1976, “Dutch Timeless” label released the self-titled, debut Eastern Rebellion album. It was recorded in December 1975, at “C.I. Recording Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Cedar Walton.

Personnel:

  • Cedar Walton – piano
  • George Coleman – tenor saxophone
  • Sam Jones – bass
  • Billy Higgins – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Cedar Walton except where noted.

  1. Bolivia
  2. Naima – John Coltrane
  3. 5/4 Thing – George Coleman
  4. Bittersweet – Sam Jones
  5. Mode for Joe

Woody Shaw: Moontrane

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In July 1975, “Muse” label released “The Moontrane”, the third Woody Shaw album. It was recorded in December 1974, at “Blue Rock Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Michael Cuscuna.

Personnel:

  • Woody Shaw  – trumpet
  • Steve Turre – trombone
  • Azar Lawrence – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
  • Onaje Allan Gumbs – piano, electric piano
  • Cecil McBee, Buster Williams – bass
  • Victor Lewis – drums
  • Guilherme Franco – percussion,
  • Tony Waters – percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Woody Shaw except where noted.

  1. The Moontrane
  2. Sanyas – Steve Turre
  3. Tapscott’s Blues – Azar Lawrence
  4. Katrina Ballerina

Sonny Red: Out Of The Blue

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In July 1960, “Blue Note” label released “Out of the Blue”, the second Sonny Red album. It was recorded December 1959 – January 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Sonny Red – alto saxophone
  • Wynton Kelly – piano
  • Sam Jones – bass
  • Roy Brooks – drums
  • Paul Chambers – bass
  • Jimmy Cobb – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording, mastering
  • Reid Miles – design
  • Francis Wolff – photography
  • Ira Gitler – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Sonny Red, except where noted.

  1. Bluesville
  2. Stay as Sweet as You Are – Mack Gordon, Harry Revel
  3. I’ve Never Been in Love Before – Frank Loesser
  4. Nadia
  5. Blues in the Pocket
  6. Alone Too Long – Dorothy Fields, Arthur Schwartz
  7. The Lope
  8. Stairway to the Stars – Matt Malneck, Mitchell Parish, Frank Signorelli

Jimmy Giuffrie: Western Suite

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In July 1960, “Atlantic” label released “Western Suite”, the eight Jimmy Giuffre album. It was recorded in December 1958, at “Atlantic Studios” in New York City, “Lenox” in MA, and was produced by Nesuhi Ertegun.

Personnel:

  • Jimmy Giuffre – clarinet, tenor and baritone saxophone
  • Jim Hall – guitar
  • Bob Brookmeyer – valve trombone

Track listing:

All tracks by Jimmy Giuffre except where noted.

  1. Western Suite
  2. First Movement: Pony Express
  3. Second Movement: Apaches
  4. Third Movement: Saturday Night Dance
  5. Fourth Movement: Big Pow Wow
  6. Topsy – Edgar Battle, Eddie Durham
  7. Blue Monk – Thelonious Monk