On July 20, 2021, Charles Edward Weiss died aged 76, He was singer and songwriter, known for his eclectic mix of blues, rock and roll and beat poetry. Weiss performed with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Roger Miller, Dr. John and Tom Waits. Rickie Lee Jones dedicated him the song “Chuck E.’s In Love”, from her 1979 debut album.
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Dr. John: Goin’ Back to New Orleans
On June 12, 1992, “Warner Bros” label released “Goin’ Back to New Orleans”, the 17th Dr. John album. It was recorded in 1992, at “Ultrasonic Studios” in New Orleans, and was produced by Stewart Levine.
Personnel:
- Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) – lead vocal, piano, electric piano, organ, guitar
- Tommy Moran – guitar
- Chief “Smiley” Ricks, Alfred “Uganda” Roberts, Charles Neville, Cyril Neville – percussion
- Al Schmitt – engineer
- Chris Rich, David Farrell, Steve Reynolds – engineer assistant
- Tom Recchion – art direction, design
- Lyn Bradley – design
- Jason Jones – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Mac Rebennack, except where noted.
- Litanie des Saints
- Careless Love – Martha Koenig, Spencer Williams, W. C. Handy
- My Indian Red
- Mineburg Joys – Charles Melrose, Jellyroll Morton, Leon Roppola, Paul Mayers
- I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say – Ferdinand Morton
- Basin Street Blues – Spencer Williams
- Didn’t He Ramble – Hattie Bolten
- Do You Call That a Buddy? – Don Raye, Wesley Wilson
- How Come My Dog Don’t Bark (When You Come Around) – Prince Partridge
- Goodnight Irene – Huddie Ledbetter, John Lomax
- Fess Up
- Since I Fell for You – Buddy Johnson
- I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead, You Rascal You – Sam Theard
- Cabbage Head – Henry Roeland Byrd, Mac Rebennack
- Goin’ Home Tomorrow – Alvin Young, Fats Domino
- Blue Monday – Dave Bartholomew
- Scald Dog Medley / I Can’t Go On – Huey “Piano” Smith, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino
- Goin’ Back to New Orleans – Joe Liggins
Neil Diamond: Beautiful Noise
On June 11, 1976, “Columbia” label released “Beautiful Noise”, the tenth Neil Diamond album. It was recorded 1975 – 1976, at “Shangri La Studio”, “Kendun Recorders” and “Village Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Robbie Robertson.
Personnel:
- Neil Diamond – vocals, acoustic and rhythm guitar, dobro
- Robbie Robertson – guitar
- Richard Bennett – guitar
- Jesse Ed Davis – guitar
- Larry Knechtel – piano, Fender Rhodes
- Alan Lindgren – piano, synthesizer
- David Paich – Fender Rhodes, piano
- Garth Hudson – Hammond organ, Lowrey organ
- James Newton Howard – ARP, synthesizer
- Dr. John – Hammond organ
- Bob James – piano, arrangement, Fender Rhodes
- Tommy Morgan – harmonica
- Bob Boucher – bass guitar, ARP
- Dennis St. John – drums, percussion
- Jim Keltner – drums
- Russ Kunkel – drums
- Jim Gordon – drums, congas, harmony vocals
- Joe Lala – percussion, tambourine, congas
- Bob Findley – trumpet
- Jerome Richardson – flute, clarinet
- Linda Press – backing vocals
- Nick DeCaro – arrangements, accordion
Track listing:
All tracks by Neil Diamond, except where noted.
- Beautiful Noise
- Stargazer
- Lady Oh
- Don’t Think…Feel
- Surviving the Life
- If You Know What I Mean
- Street Life
- Home Is a Wounded Heart
- Jungletime
- Signs
- Dry Your Eyes – Neil Diamond, Robbie Robertson
John McKenzie
On May 10, 2020, John Michael McKenzie died aged 64. He was musician (bass, guitar, backing vocals), member of the bands Global Village Trucking Company and Man. He recorded and performed with Eurythmics, The Pretenders, Alison Moyet, Lionel Richie, Dr. John, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Annette Peacock, Steve Hillage, Noel McCalla, Bob Young, Shusha Guppy, Wham!, Deke Leonard, Morrissey-Mullen, Claire Hamill, Space Monkey, Jim Diamond, Bob Dylan, Al Corley, Jeffrey Lee Pierce, Microdisney, Five Star, Endgames, John Mizarolli, Gary Moore, Ian Paice, Jaki Graham, Don Airey, Richard Bailey, Peter Auty, Billy Bremner, Terry Stannard, Simon Kirke, Earl Slick, Graham Lyle, Chris Thompson, Patti Austin, Latin Quarter, Phil Manzanera, Matt Bianco, Pete Brown, Helen Watson, Kevin Rowland, Shakira, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Eric Burdon, Kajagoogoo, Johnny Mathis, Everything But The Girl, Todd Sharpville, Branford Marsalis, Rui Veloso, Tim Finn, Ive Mendes, Tom Scott, David Dundas, Danny Tenaglia, The Christians, Phenix Horns, Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor, Jimmy Iovine, Dave Stewart, Wild, Leon Ware, Eternal, James Ingram, Francis Rossi, Karl Jenkins, Albert Lee, Barbara Dickson, Davy Spillane, Charles Aznavour, Raw Stylus, Linda Taylor, Blair Cunningham, Andy Newmark, Teresa Teng, Annabel Lamb, Nadirah X, Bob Clearmountain, Mitchell Froom, Arthur Louis, and Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra.
Carly Simon: Hotcakes
On January 11, 1974, “Elektra” label released “Hotcakes”, the fourth Carly Simon studio album. It was recorded in September 1973, at “Producers Workshop” in Los Angeles, and October – November 1973, at “The Hit Factory” in New York City, and was produced by Richard Perry.
Personnel:
- Carly Simon – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes, whistle
- James Taylor – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, horn arrangements and conductor
- Kenny Ascher – acoustic piano, Hammond organ
- Dr. John – acoustic piano, Hammond organ
- David Spinozza – electric guitar
- Bucky Pizzarelli – electric guitar
- Jimmy Ryan – acoustic and electric guitar
- Robbie Robertson – electric guitar
- Klaus Voormann – bass guitar
- Richard Davis – string bass
- Larry Brean – slap bass
- Rick Marotta – drums
- Jim Keltner – drums
- Jim Gordon – drums
- Billy Cobham – drums
- Andy Newmark – drums
- Russ Kunkel – drums
- Ralph MacDonald – congas, percussion
- George Devens – cabasa
- Paul Buckmaster – string and woodwind arrangements, conductor
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
- Howard Johnson – baritone saxophone, tuba
- Bobby Keys – tenor and baritone saxophone
- Steve Madaio – trumpet
- Barry Rogers – trombone
- Lani Groves – backing vocals
- Carl Hall – backing vocals
- Tasha Thomas – backing vocals
- Todd Graff – backing vocals
- Lucy Simon – backing vocals
- Benny Diggs – backing vocals
- Revelation – backing vocals
- Richard Perry – backing vocals
- Harry Maslin – engineer, remix
- Bill Schnee – engineer, remix
- Blasie Castellano – engineer assistant
- Doug Sax – mastering
- Vincent Cesi (Push Pin Studios) – art direction, design
- Ed Caraeff – cover photography
- Vieri Salvadori – centerfold photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Carly Simon, except where noted.
- Safe and Sound – Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman
- Mind on my Man
- Think I’m Gonna Have a Baby
- Older Sister
- Just Not True
- Hotcakes – James Taylor
- Misfit
- Forever My Love – Carly Simon, James Taylor
- Mockingbird – Inez Foxx, Charlie Foxx, James Taylor
- Grownup – Carly Simon
- Haven’t Got Time for the Pain – Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman
Harry Nilsson: Pandemonium Shadow Show
In December 1967, “RCA Victor” label released “Pandemonium Shadow Show”, the second Harry Nilsson studio album. It was recorded in 1967, at “RCA’s Music Center of the World” in Hollywood, and was produced by Rick Jarrard.
Personnel:
- Harry Nilsson – vocal
- Mike Deasy – guitar
- Dr. John – vocal, piano
- Lyle Ritz – bass, ukulele
- Milt Holland – drums, percussion
- Dick “Knobbs” Bogert – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Harry Nilsson, except where noted.
- Ten Little Indians
- 1941
- Cuddly Toy
- She Sang Hymns Out of Tune – Jesse Lee Kincaid
- You Can’t Do That – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Sleep Late, My Lady Friend
- She’s Leaving Home – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- There Will Never Be – Perry Botkin Jr., Gil Garfield
- Without Her
- Freckles – Cliff Hess, Howard Johnson, Milton Ager
- It’s Been So Long
- River Deep – Mountain High – Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich
Allen Toussaint
On November 10, 2015, Allen Toussaint died aged 77. He was musician (vocal, piano), songwriter, arranger, and record producer, an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century. His compositions were recorded by many musicians, and he was producer of hundreds of recordings. Toussaint recorded and performed with many musicians including Irma Thomas, Lee Dorsey, The Meters, Ernie K Doe, Rosemary Butler, Merry Clayton, Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Venetta Fields, Etta James, Labelle, John Mayall, Paul McCartney, The Meters, Bonnie Raitt, and The Band. As leader Toussaint released eleven studio albums.
B. B. King: Let the Good Times Roll:The Music of Louis Jordan
On October 5, 1999, “MCA” label released “Let the Good Times Roll: The Music of Louis Jordan”, the thirty seventh B. B. King studio album. It was recorded in 1999, at “Cello Recording” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Stewart Levine.
Personnel:
- B.B. King – lead vocals, lead guitar
- Russell Malone – rhythm guitar
- Dr. John – piano, additional vocals
- Neil Larsen – Hammond organ, piano
- John Heard – bass guitar
- Earl Palmer – drums
- Lenny Castro – percussion
- Hank Crawford – alto saxophone
- David “Fathead” Newman – tenor saxophone
- Marcus Belgrave – trumpet
Track listing:
- Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens – Joan Whitney Kramer, Alex Kramer
- Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby – Billy Austin, Louis Jordan
- Beware, Brother, Beware – Dick Adams, Morry Lasco, Fleecie Moore
- Somebody Done Changed the Lock on My Door – Casey Bill Weldon , Will Weldon
- Ain’t That Just Like a Woman (They’ll Do It Every Time) – Claude Demetrius, Fleecie Moore
- Choo Choo Ch’Boogie – Vaughn Horton, Denver Darling, Milt Gabler
- Buzz Me – Danny Baxter, Fleecie Moore
- Early in the Mornin’ – Joe Josea, B.B. King, traditional
- I’m Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town – Andy Razaf, Will Weldon
- Jack, You’re Dead
- Knock Me a Kiss
- Let the Good Times Roll
- Caldonia
- It’s a Great, Great Pleasure
- Rusty Dusty Blues
- Sure Had a Wonderful Time Last Night
- Saturday Night Fish Fry
- Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out
B.B. King: One Kind Favor
On August 26, 2008, “Geffen” label released “One Kind Favor”, the 42nd and the final B.B. King album. It was recorded in 2008, at “The Village Recorder”, and “Electro Magnetic Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by T- Bone Burnett.
Personnel:
- B. B. King- vocals, guitar
- Johnny Lee Schell- guitar
- Dr. John- piano
- Neil Larsen – Hammond organ
- Nathan East- bass guitar
- Mike Elizondo- bass guitar, double bass
- Jim Keltner- drums, percussion
- Jay Bellerose- drums, percussion
- Jeffrey Clayton – alto saxophone
- Ricky Woodard – tenor saxophone
- Charles Owens II – tenor saxophone
- Ernie Fields Jr.- baritone saxophone
- Snooky Young- trumpet
- Darrell Leonard- trumpet, arrangements
- Ira Nepus – trombone
Track listing:
- See That My Grave Is Kept Clean – Blind Lemon Jefferson
- I Get So Weary – T-Bone Walker
- Get These Blues Off Me – Lee Vida Walker
- How Many More Years – Chester Burnett
- Waiting for Your Call – Oscar Lollie
- My Love Is Down – Lonnie Johnson
- The World Is Gone Wrong – Waletr Vinson, Lonnie Chatmon
- Blues Before Sunrise – Leroy Carr
- Midnight Blues – John Willie “Shifty” Henry
- Backwater Blues – Big Bill Broonzy
- Sitting on Top of the World – Vinson Chaatmon
- Tomorrow Night – Lonnie Johnson
Dee Dee Bridgewater: Dee Dee’s Feathers
On August 14, 2015, “Masterworks” and “OKeh” labels released “Dee Dee’s Feathers”, the 19th Dee Dee Bridgewater album. It was recorded in March 2014, at “Esplanade Studios”, and was produced by Irvin Mayfield.
Personnel:
- Dee Dee Bridgewater – lead vocals
- John – vocals
- Glen David Andrews – vocals
- Victor Atkins – piano
- Don Vappie – guitar, banjo
- Jasen Weaver – bass
- Peter Harris – bass
- Adonis Rose – drums
- Bill Summers – percussion
- Khari Allen Lee – alto saxophone
- Rex Gregory – alto saxophone, flute, clarinet
- Jason Marshall – baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
- Derek Douget – tenor saxophone
- Edward Petersen – tenor saxophone
- David Harris – trombone
- Emily Fredrickson – trombone
- Michael Watson – vocals, trombone
- Bernard Floyd – trumpet
- Branden Lewis – trumpet
- Eric Lucero – trumpet
- Leon Brown – alto vocals, trumpet
- Ashlin Parker – vocals, trumpet
- Irvin Mayfield – vocals, trumpet
- Ronald Markham – executive producer
Track listing:
- One Fine Thing – Harry Connick Jr.
- What a Wonderful World – Bob Thiele, George David Weiss
- Big Chief – Earl King Johnson
- Saint James Infirmary – Joe Primrose (Irving Mills)
- Dee Dee’s Feathers – Dee Dee Bridgewater
- New Orleans – Hoagy Carmichael
- Theme Song / Do Whatcha Wanna – John Boutte
- Come Sunday – Duke Ellington
- Congo Square – Bill Summers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irvin Mayfield
- C’est Ici Que Je T’aime – Irvin Mayfield
- Do You Know What It Means – Eddie DeLange, Louis Alter
- Whoopin’ Blues – Benny Jones, Bruce Christian Brackman, Craig Klein, Julius McKee, Lionel Batiste, Roger Hayward Lewis
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