In May 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Natural Essence”, the debut Tyrone Washington studio album. It was recorded in December 1967, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Duke Pearson and Francis Wolff.
On May 25, 1979, “Alfa” label released the self-titled, debut Casiopea album. It was recorded December 1978 – March 1979, at “Studio A” in Tokyo, “Power Station” in New York City, and was produced by Kunihiko Murai, Syoro Kawazoe, Shinji Sawada and Kazusuke Obi.
Personnel:
Issei Noro – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, arrangements
On Ma y 23, 2006, “Sunnyside Records” label released “Continuo”, the seventh Avishai Cohen , album.It was recorded in December 2005, and was produced by Ray Jefford.
Personnel:
Avishai Cohen – bass, acoustic and electric bass, handclapping, arrangements
Sam Barsh – piano, keyboards, handcl apping
Mark Guiliana – percussion, drums, handclapping
Amos Hoffman – oud, handclapping
Daniel Kedem – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Avishai Cohen.
Nu Nu
Elli
One for Mark
Ani Maamin – cover of a poem written by Shaul Tchernichovsky and composed by Tuvia Shlonsky
In May 1957, “Blue Note” label released the self – titled, third Lee Morgan album. It was recorded in December 1956, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
In May 1969, “Blue Note” label released “Introducing Kenny Cox”, the debut Kenny Cox album. It was recorded in December 1968 at “United Sound System” in Chicago, and was produced by Michael Cuscuna.
In May 1969, “Salaam Records” label released “Al – Fatihah”, the debut Black Unity Trio album. It was recorded in December 1968, at “Agency Recording Studio” in Cleveland.
On May 17, 2005, “Delmark” label released “Live at the River East Art Center”, a live album by Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio. It was recorded in December 2004, at River East Art Center” in Chicago, and was produced by Kahil El’Zabar, Robert G. Koester and Steve Wagner.
In May 1960, “Columbia” label released “Blues in Orbit”, the 32nd Duke Ellington album. It was recorded in February 1958, February – December 1959, at “Radio Recorders” in Los Angeles, “Columbia 30th Street” in New York.
Personnel:
Duke Ellington – piano
Billy Strayhorn – piano
Johnny Hodges – alto saxophone
Russell Procope – alto saxophone, clarinet
Paul Gonsalves – tenor saxophone
Harry Carney – baritone saxophone
Ray Nance – trumpet, violin
Cat Anderson, Shorty Baker, Clark Terry – trumpet
Fats Ford – trumpet
Britt Woodman – trombone
Matthew Gee, Booty Wood – trombone
Quentin Jackson – trombone
John Sanders – valve trombone
Jimmy Hamilton – clarinet, tenor saxophone
Jimmy Woode – bass
Jimmy Johnson – drums
Sam Woodyard – drums
Teo Macero – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Duke Ellington except as noted.
Three J’s Blues – Jimmy Hamilton
Smada – Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn
Pie Eye’s Blues
Sweet and Pungent – Billy Strayhorn
C Jam Blues – Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard
In a Mellow Tone – Duke Ellington, Milt Gabler
Blues in Blueprint
The Swingers Get the Blues, Too – Duke Ellington, Matthew Gee
In April 1978, “Denon” label released “Soran-Bushi, B.H.”, the fifth Billy Harper album. It was recorded in December 1977, at “Sound Ideas Studios” in New York City.
In April 1977, “Columbia” label released “Elegant Gypsy”, the second Al Di Meola studio album. It was recorded December 1976 – January 1977, and was produced by Al Di Meola. “Elegant Gypsy” won an annual award for “Best Guitar Album in Guitar Player”.
Personnel:
Al Di Meola – acoustic and electric guitars, piano, synthesizer, percussion
Paco de Lucía – acoustic guitar
Jan Hammer – keyboards
Barry Miles – keyboards
Anthony Jackson – bass guitar
Steve Gadd – drums
Lenny White – drums
Mingo Lewis – congas, synthesizers, organ, percussion
