On March 10, 1995, “Atlantic” label released “The Real Quiet Storm”, the third James Carter studio album. It was recorded October – November 1994, at “Power Station” in New York City, and was produced by Yves Beauvais.
Personnel:
James Carter – soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, bass flute, bass clarinet
On March 8, 2005, “Koch” label released “Silver Rain”, the sixth Marcus Miller studio album. It was recorded in 2004, at “Absolut Beats” in Dallas, TX, “Camel Island Studios” in Los Angeles, “Hannibal Studios” in Santa Monica, CA, “HIt Factory”, “The Dormitory” in New York City, “Vertical Sound Studios” in Nashville, TN, and was produced by Marcus Miller and David Isaac.
On January 21, 2014, “High Note” label released “Icons & Influences”, the 32nd George Cables album. It was recorded in September 2013, at “Systems Two” in Brooklyn, New York, and was produced by George Cables.
On December 29, 2020, Claude Bolling died aged 90. He was musician (piano), composer, and arranger. He wrote music for more than one hundred movies, collaborated with classical musicians, but also with musicians from various genres including Alexandre Lagoya, Pinchas Zukerman, Maurice André, and Yo-Yo Ma. Bolling has worked with some of the biggest names in the jazz music including Roy Eldridge, Kenny Clarke. Oscar Peterson, Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, Stéphane Grappelli, and Django Reinhardt. As leader he released 24 albums.
In December 1992, “Evidence” label released “African Venus” the twelve Dewey Redman album. It was recorded in December 1992, at “Sound on Sound Studio” in New York City and was produced by Inc. Big Apple Productions.
Personnel:
Dewey Redman – alto and tenor saxophone, musette
Joshua Redman – tenor saxophone
Charles Eubanks – piano
Anthony Cox – bass
Carl Allen – drums
Danny Sadownick – percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Dewey Redman except where noted.
African Venus
Venus and Mars
Mr. Sandman – Pat Ballard
Echo Prayer
Satin Doll – Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Billy Strayhorn
In December 1967, “Milestone” label released “Got to Get It!” the 17th Bobby Timmons album. It was recorded November – December 1967, at “Plaza Sound Studios” in New York City.
Personnel:
Bobby Timmons – piano
Jimmy Owens – trumpet, flugelhorn
Hubert Laws – flute
Joe Farrell, James Moody – flute, tenor saxophone
George Barrow – baritone saxophone
Joe Beck, Howard Collins, Eric Gale – guitar
Ron Carter – bass
Jimmy Cobb, Billy Higgins – drums
Tom McIntosh – arrangements, conductor
Unidentified vocals
Elvin Campbell – recording
Track listing:
All tracks by Bobby Timmons except where noted.
If You Ain’t Got It (I Got to Get It Somewhere) – Tom McIntosh
Up, Up and Away – Jimmy Webb
Travelin’ Light – Jimmy Mundy, Trummy Young, Johnny Mercer
Come Sunday – Duke Ellington
One Down
So Tired
Here’s That Rainy Day – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
On December 27, 1992, “Criss Cross” label released “Downtown Sounds”, the debut Grant Stewart album. It was recorded in 1992, at “RPM Sound” in New York City, and was produced by Gerry Teekens.
Personnel:
Grant Stewart – tenor sax
Joe Magnarelli – trumpet
Brad Mehldau – piano
Peter Washington – bass
Kenny Washington – drums
Max Bolleman – engineer
Gerry Teekens – design
Ron Schwerin – photography
Track listing:
Audobahn – Sonny Rollins
Smada – Billy Strayhorn
Daydream – Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, John La Touche
From This Moment On – Cole Porter
A Bee Has Two Brains – Johnny Ellis
Sweet and Lovely – Gus Arnheim, Harry Tobias, Jules Lemare
In December 1961, “Prestige” label released “Twisting the Jug”, the 15th Gene Ammons album. It was recorded in November 1961, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Personnel:
Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
Joe Newman – trumpet
Jack McDuff – organ
Wendell Marshall – bass
Walter Perkins – drums
Ray Barretto – congas
Track listing:
All tracks by Gene Ammons except where noted
Twistin’ the Jug
Born to Be Blue – Mel Tormé, Robert Wells
Satin Doll – Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Billy Strayhorn
Moten Swing – Bennie Moten, Buster Moten
Stormy Monday – Bob Crowder, Billy Eckstine, Earl Hines
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