In March 1981, “ECM” label released “Easy as Pie”, the 32nd Gary Burton album. It was recorded in June 1980, at “Tonstudio Bauer” in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.
Personnel:
Gary Burton – vibraphone
Jim Odgren – alto saxophone
Steve Swallow – electric bass
Mike Hyman – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Chick Corea, except where noted.
Reactionary Tango – Carla Bley
Tweek
Blame It On My Youth – Oscar Levant, Edward Heyman
In March 1985, “ECM” label released “Real Life Hits”, album by Gary Burton Quartet album (the 35th Gary Burton album overall). It was recorded in November 1984, at “Tonstudio Bauer” in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and was produced by Manferd Eicher.
On March 22, 2019, “Prairie Star Records” label released “If It Ain’t Love”, the second Patrice Jégou studio album. It was recorded in 2018, and was produced by David Paich, Yinka Oyelese, Mike Lang, Mark Kibble and Jorge Calandrelli.
Personnel:
Patrice Jegou – vocals
Mark Kibble – vocals, percussion
Alvin Chea – vocals
Take 6 – vocals
Ramón Stagnaro – guitar, acoustic guitar
Larry Koonse – acoustic guitar, guitar
Michael Thompson – electric guitar
Dean Parks – guitar
Yaron Gershovsky – piano
Mike Lang – piano, Rhodes
Greg Phillinganes – keyboards
David Lang – Wurlitzer
David Paich – Hammond B-3, piano
The Clayton – Hamilton Orchestra
Sam Levine – alto saxophone
Tom Scott – tenor saxophone
Doug Moffet – tenor and baritone saxophone
Gilbert Castellanos – trumpet
Steve Patrick, Mike Barry – trumpet
Roy Agee – trombone
Kevin Axt – bass
Abraham Laboirel, Sr. – bass
Boris Kozlov – bass
Cliff Almond – drums
Steve Ferrone – drums
John “J.R.” Robinson – drums
Ray Brinker – drums
Luis Conte – percussion
Lenny Castro – percussion
Bill Cantos, Kurt Lykes, Jamie McCrary, Jason Morales, Melodye Perry, Alfie Silas. Tiffany Smith, Tata Vega – choir
Track listing:
Lover Come Back to Me – Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg
Jersey Bounce – Tiny Bradshaw, Buddy Feyne, Eddie Johnson, Bobby Plater
Baubles, Bangles and beads – George Forest, Robert Wright
Yes We Can, Can – Allen Toussaint
I’m So Glad I’m Standing Here Today – Will Jennings, Joe Sample
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams – Harry Barris, Ted Koehler, Billy Moll
If It Ain’t Love – Andy Razaf, Donald Redman, Thaomas Fats Waller
Estate (Summer) – Bruno Brighetti, Bruno Martino
Lover Come Back to Me – Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg
Waltz for Debby – Bill Evans, Gene Lees
Losing You – Randy Newman
Just Squeeze Me – Duke Ellington, Lee Gaines
Where Do You Start – Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Johnny Mandel
Remembrances – Peter Getz, Brian Hobbs, Mike Lang
Please Send Me Someone to Love – Percy Mayfield
It Might be You – Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Dave Grusin
In February 1962, “Blue Note” label released “Here We Come”, the eight Three Sounds (The) album. It was recorded in December 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Track listing:
Gene Harris – piano
Andrew Simpkins – bass
Bill Dowdy – drums
Rudy Van Gelder – recording, lacquer cut
Ronnie Brathwaite – photography
Del Shields – liner notes
Track listing:
Now’s the Time – Charlie Parker
Summertime – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward
In February 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Moods”, the sixth Three Sounds (The) album. It was recorded in June 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
Gene Harris – piano
Andrew Simpkins – bass
Bill Dowdy – drums
Rudy Van Gelder – recording, lacquer cut
Hugh Bell – photography
Leonard Feather – liner notes
Ruth Mason – model
Track listing:
Love for Sale – Cole Porter
Things Ain’t What They Used to Be – Mercer Ellington
On Green Dolphin Street – Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington
Loose Walk – Sonny Stitt
Li’l Darlin’ – Neal Hefti
I’m Beginning to See the Light – Duke Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges, Harry James
In February 1960, “Verve” label released “Oscar Peterson Plays the Duke Ellington Song”, the 70th Oscar Peterson album. It was recorded July – August 1959, at “Universal” in Chicago, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
Oscar Peterson – piano
Ray Brown – double bass
Ed Thigpen – drums
John Altoon – artwork
Track listing:
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – lyrics by Bob Russell, music by Duke Ellington
Sophisticated Lady – lyrics by Mitchell Parish, music by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
Rockin’ in Rhythm – music by Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Irving Mills
Prelude to a Kiss – lyrics by Mack Gordon, Music by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
In a Mellow Tone – lyrics by Milt Gabler, music by Duke Ellington
Cotton Tail – lyrics and music by Duke Ellington
Just A-sittin’ and A-Rockin’ – lyrics by Lee Gaines, music by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn
Things Ain’t What They Used To Be – lyrics by Ted Persons, music by Mercer Ellington
Take the “A” Train – Billy Strayhorn
I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) – lyrics by Paul Francis Webster, music by Duke Ellington
Do Nothing till You Hear from Me – lyrics by Bob Russell, music by Duke Ellington
In January 1982, “Concord Jazz” label released “Heat Wave”, album by Cal Tjader and Carmen McRae album (the 68 Cal Tjader album overall, and his final recording). It was recording in 1981, at “Coast Recorders” in San Francisco, and was produced by Carl Jefferson.
Personnel:
Cal Tjader – vibraphone
Carmen McRae – vocals
Marshall Otwell – piano, arrangements
Mark Levine – piano, arrangements
Rob Fisher – bass
Vince Lateano – drums
Poncho Sanchez – congas, percussion
Ramon Banda – percussion, timbales
Al Bent – trombone
Mike Heathman – trombone
Phil Edwards – engineer
Leonard Feather – liner notes
Track listing:
Heat Wave – Irving Berlin
All in Love Is Fair – Stevie Wonder
Besame Mucho – Sunny Skylar, Consuelo Velázquez
Evil Ways – Sonny Henry
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me – Duke Ellington, Bob Russell
Love – Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin
Upside Down (Flor de Lis) – Djavan, Regina Wernech
The Visit – Ivan Lins, Vítor Martins, Regina Wernech
On January 9, 1964, “Impulse!” label released “Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus”, the 31st Charles Mingus album. It was recorded January – September 1963, in New York City, and was produced by Bob Thiele.
Personnel:
Charles Mingus – bass, piano, narration
Jerome Richardson – soprano and baritone saxophone, flute
Eric Dolphy – alto saxophone, flute, bass clarinet
In December 1983, “Pablo” label released “A Tribute to My Friends”, the 183rd Oscar Peterson album. It was recorded in November 1983, at “Fantasy Studios” in Berkeley, California, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
Oscar Peterson – piano
Joe Pass – guitar
Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – double bass
Martin Drew – drums
Phil Edwards – engineer
Joe Gastwirt – lacquer cut
Sheldon Marks – layout, design
Norman Granz – layout, design, liner notes
Track listing:
Blueberry Hill – Vincent Rose, Al Lewis, Larry Stock
Sometimes I’m Happy (Sometimes I’m Blue) – Clifford Grey, Leo Robin, Vincent Youmans
Stuffy – Coleman Hawkins
Birk’s Works – Dizzy Gillespie
Cotton Tail – Duke Ellington
Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be?) – Jimmy Davis, Roger (“Ram”) Ramirez, James Sherman
A-Tisket, A-Tasket – Van Alexander, Ella Fitzgerald
