On September 2, 2026, Cassandra Wilson died aged 70. She was singer, songwriter and producer, regarded as one of the most successful female jazz singers of all time. Wilson won numerous awards, including two Grammys, and was named in 2001, by “Time Magazine” the best America singer. She recorded and performed with Steve Coleman, Wynton Marsalis, Greg Osby, The Roots, Robin Eubanks, Don Byron, Terence Blanchard, Terri Lyne Carrington, Regina Carter, Olu Dara, Kurt Elling, Bill Frisell, Elvis Costello, Charlie Hade, Dave Holland, Javon Jackson, Angelique Kidjo, M-Base, David Murray, Meshell Ndegeocello, Courtney Pine, David Sanches, Steve Turre, Luther Vandros and Count Basie Orchestra. As leader she released 19 albums.
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Nick Lowe: Labour Of Lust
On June 9, 1979, “Radar” label released “Labour of Lust”, the second Nick Lowe album. It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Eden” in London, “Love” in Helsinki, Finland, and was produced by Nick Lowe.
Personnel:
- Nick Lowe – vocals. bass
- Dave Edmunds – rhythm and solo guitars, backing vocals
- Billy Bremner – rhythm and solo guitars, backing vocals
- Terry Williams – drums
- Huey Lewis – harmonica
- Bob Andrews – oberheim
- Bruce Thomas – bass
- Pete Thomas – drums
- Elvis Costello – backing vocals
- Roger Bechirian – recording
Track listing:
All tracks by Nick Lowe except where noted.
- Cruel to Be Kind – Nick Lowe, Ian Gomm
- Cracking Up
- Big Kick, Plain Scrap!
- Born Fighter
- You Make Me
- Skin Deep
- Switch Board Susan – Mickey Jupp
- Endless Grey Ribbon
- Without Love
- Dose of You
- Love So Fine – Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Billy Bremner, Terry Williams
Elvis Costello & T Bone Burnett: The Coward Brothers
On November 21, 2024, “New West” label released “The Coward Brothers”, album by Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett. It was recorded in 2024, at “Electric Lady” in New York, “East Iris” and “Blackbird” in Nashville, “The Village” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett (as Henry and Howard Coward).
Personnel:
- Elvis Costello (as Howard Coward) – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, upright piano, organ, sounds, electric bass, tambourine, drums, whistle, bass drum, handclaps, drum machine, Moog synthesizer, grand piano, congas, percussion
- T Bone Burnett (as Henry Coward) – vocals, electric guitar, electric bass, six-string bass, electric sitar
- Christopher Guest (as Christopher Guest-Coward) – vocals, “missiles”, acoustic guitar
- Colin Linden – electric sitar, electric guitar, slide dobro
- Dennis Crouch – double bass
- Russell Pahl – pedal steel
- Jay Bellerose – drums, percussion
- Paul Kowert – arco bass
- Diana Krall (as Jean Coward) – upright piano, grand piano
- “Peter Coward” – military drum
- “Dexter Coward” – gunshots
- “Concepta Collins” – heels
- Rachael Moore – mixing, recording
- Michael Piersante – mixing, recording
- Gavin Larssen – mastering
- Reuben Cohen – mastering
- Jeff Powell – vinyl mastering
- Billy Theriot – additional engineering
- Miek Stankiewicz – additional engineering
- Collin Bryson – engineer assistant
- Austin Brown – engineer assistant
- Karl Wingate – engineer assistant
- Eddie Roberts – engineer assistant
- Ivy Skoff – production coordination
- Drew Christie – illustrations
- Tom Bejgrowicz – design, layout
Track listing:
- Always – T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello
- Like Licorice – Elvis Costello
- My Baby Just Squeals (You Heel) – Elvis Costello
- The Devil’s Wife – T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello
- Tipsy Woman – Elvis Costello
- My baby Just Purrs (You’re Mine, Not Hers) – Elvis Costello
- My Baby Just Whistles (Here Comes the Missiles) Elvis Costello
- World Serious – T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello
- Early Shirley – Elvis Costello
- Yesteryear Is Near – Elvis Costello
- Birkenhead Girl – Elvis Costello
- Smoke-Ring Angel – Elvis Costello, Christopher Guest
- Wooden Woman – T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello
- (I Don’t Want Your) – Lyndon Johnson – Elvis Costello
- Lotta Money – T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Christopher Guest
- Pure Bubblegum – Elvis Costello
- Cathy Com Home – Elvis Costello
- Bygones – T Bone Burnett
- Row Me Once – T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Christopher Guest
- Clown Around Town – Elvis Costello
Paul Simon: So Beautiful Or So What
On April 8, 2011, “Hear Music” label released “So Beautiful or So What”, the twelfth Paul Simon studio album. It was recorded in 2010, at Paul Simon’s cottage in New Canaan, Connecticut, Paul Simon’s summer home in New York, and was produced by Phil Ramone and Paul Simon.
Personnel:
- Paul Simon – vocals, acoustic and electric twelve string-guitar, nylon string guitar, bells, glockenspiel, lyricist, percussion, whistle
- Vincent Nguini – acoustic and electric guitar
- Mick Rossi – piano
- David Finck – bass
- Jim Oblon – bass, electric and slide guitar, drums, percussion
- Steve Shehan –bass, brushes, crotale, cymbals, djembe, glass harp, resonator, saz, stick and talking drum, angklung
- Skip La Plante – gong, harp, wind chimes
- Karaikudi R. Mani – ensemble percussion, vocal percussion
- Nancy Zeltsman – marimba
- Charles Pillow – clarinet
- Mary Abt – clarinet
- Michael White – clarinet
- Sara Cutler – flute, harp
- Elizabeth Mann – flute
- Pamela Sklar – flute
- Diane Lesser – horn
- Lois Martin – viola
- Desiree Elsevier – viola
- Vincent Lionti – viola
- Richard Locker – cello
- Jeanne LeBlanc – cello
- Steve Gorn – bansuri
- Yacouba Sissoko – kora
- Etienne Stadwijk – celeste
- Joshua Swift – dobro
- Gabe Witcher – fiddle
- Chris Bear – electronics
- Edie Brickell – backing vocals
- Doyle Lawson – backing vocals
- Lulu Simon – backing vocals
- Gil Goldstein – arrangements
- Andy Smith – engineer
- Phil Ramone – mixing
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Geoff Gans – art direction, design
- Sven Geier – cover image
- Mark Seliger – photography
- Kevin Mazur – band photography
- Elvis Costello – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Paul Simon.
- Getting Ready for Christmas Day
- The Afterlife
- Dazzling Blue
- Rewrite
- Love and Hard Times
- Love Is Eternal Sacred Light
- Amulet
- Questions for the Angels
- Love & Blessings
- So Beautiful or So What
Fall Out Boy: Folie à Deux
On December 10, 2008, “Island” label released “Folie à Deux”, the fourth Fall Out Boy studio album. It was recorded January – March 2008, at the “Pass Studios and the Casita” in Hollywood, and was produced by Neal Avron and Pharel Williams.
Personnel:
- Patrick Stump – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, art direction
- Joe Trohman – lead guitar, art direction
- Pete Wentz – bass guitar, unclean vocals, art direction
- Andy Hurley – drums, art direction
- William Beckett, Elvis Costello, Travis McCoy, Doug Neumann, Gabe Saporta – guest vocals
- Debbie Harry – guest vocals
- Brendon Urie – guest vocals, piano
- Alexander DeLeon – guest vocals
- Lil Wayne – guest vocals
- Pharrell Williams – synthesizer
- Andrew Coleman – recording
- Ryan Kennedy – recording assistant
- Erich Talaba – engineer, Pro Tools
- Neal Avron – mixing
- Nicolas Fournier – mixing assistant
- Kiki Cholewka, Bob Mallory, Zephyrus Sowers – engineer assistant
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Pamela Litty – photography
- Andy West – album design
- JP Robinson – art coordination
- Luke Chueh – cover artwork
- Ronald Kurniawan – inside artwork
Track listing:
All tracks by Andy Hurley, Patrick Stump, Joe Trohman and Pete Wentz, except where noted.
- Lullaby (pre – hidden track)
- Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes
- I Don’t Care – Norman Greenbaum, Andy Hurley, Patrick Stump, Joe Trohman, Pete Wentz
- She’s My Winona
- America’s Suitehearts
- Headfirst Slide into Cooperstown on a Bad Bet
- The (Shipped) Gold Standard
- (Coffee’s for Closers)
- What a Catch, Donnie
- 27
- Tiffany Blews
- w.a.m.s.
- 20 Dollar Nose Bleed
- West Coast Smoker
The Specials: Same
On October 19, 1979, “2 Tone” label released the self-titled, debut Specials (The) album. It was recorded in 1979, at “TV Studios” in London, and was produced by Elvis Costello.
Personnel:
- Terry Hall – vocals
- Neville Staple – vocals
- Lynval Golding – rhythm guitar, harmonica, vocals
- Roddy Radiation (Roderick Byers) – vocals, lead guitar
- Jerry Dammers – keyboards, arrangements
- Horace Panter – bass guitar
- John Bradbury – drums
- Rico Rodriguez – trombone
- Dick Cuthell – horns
- Chrissie Hynde – vocals
- Dave Jordan – engineer
- Carol Starr, Chalkie Davies – design
Track listing:
- A Message to You Rudy – Dandy Livingstone
- Do the Dog – Rufus Thomas
- It’s Up to You – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
- Nite Klub – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
- Doesn’t Make It Alright – Jerry Dammers, Dave Goldberg, Mark Harrison
- Concrete Jungle – Roddy Byers
- Too Hot – Cecil Campbell
- Monkey Man – Toots Hibbert
- (Dawning of A) New Era – Jerry Dammers
- Blank Expression – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
- Stupid Marriage – Jerry Dammers, Mark Harrison, Neville Staple, Cecil Campbell
- Too Much Too Young – Jerry Dammers, acknowledgement to Lloyd Charmers
- Little Bitch – Jerry Dammers)
- You’re Wondering Now – Clement Seymour
Lucinda Williams: Little Honey
On October 14, 2008, “Lost Highway” label released “Little Honey”, the ninth Lucinda Williams studio album. It was recorded in 2008, and was produced by Eric Leljestrand and Tom Overby.
Personnel:
- Lucinda Williams – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Elvis Costello – vocals
- Chet Lyster – acoustic and electric guitars, saw and table steel
- Doug Pettibone – acoustic and electric guitars, pedal steel
- Rob Burger – Wurlitzer, vibraphone, piano, Hammond organ
- David Sutton – electric bass, double bass, cello
- Butch Norton – drums, percussion
- Albert Wing – tenor saxophone
- Bruce Fowler – trombone
- Walt Fowler – flugelhorn
- Matthew Sweet, Susanna Hoffs – backing vocals
- Charlie Louvin, Jim Lauderdale – backing vocals
- Susan Marshall, Gia Ciambotti, Kristen Mooney – backing vocals
- Kristen Mooney, Tim Easton, Susan Marshall – backing vocals
- Jim Lauderdale, Susan Marshall, Gia Ciambotti, Kristen Mooney – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Lucinda Williams, except where noted.
- Real Love
- Circles and X’s
- Tears of Joy
- Little Rock Star
- Honey Bee
- Well Well Well
- If Wishes Were Horses
- Jailhouse Tears
- Knowing
- Heaven Blues
- Rarity
- Plan to Marry
- It’s a Long Way to the Top – Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
The Pogues: Rum Sodomy & The Lash
On August 5, 1985, “Stiff” label released “Rum Sodomy & the Lash”, the second Pogues (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1985, at “Elephant Studios” in London, and was produced by Elvis Costello and Philip Chevron.
Personnel:
- Shane MacGowan – lead vocals
- Spider Stacy – vocals, tin whistle
- Philip Chevron – guitar, mandolin
- Jem Finer – banjo
- James Fearnley – accordion
- Cait O’Riordan – vocals, bass
- Andrew Ranken – drums
- Henry Benagh – fiddle
- Dick Cuthell – French horn
- Tommy Keane – uilleann pipes
- Terry Woods – string instruments
- Fiachra Trench – string arrangements
- Paul Scully – engineer
- Dave Jordan – engineer
- Bob Kraushaar – engineer
- Nick Davis – engineer
- Peter Mennim – cover art
- Théodore Géricault – original painting
- Frank Murray – sleeve concept
- Lilly Lee – hand lettering
- Cindy Palmano – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Shane MacGowan, except where noted.
- The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn
- The Old Main Drag
- The Wild Cats of Kilkenny – Shane MacGowan, Jem Finer
- I’m a Man Tou Don’t Meet Every Day – traditional, arranged by Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy, Philip Chevron, Jem Finer, James Fearnley, Cait O’Riordan, Andrew Ranken
- A Pair of Brown Eyes
- Sally MacLennane
- Dirty Old Town – Ewan MacColl
- Jesse James – traditional, arranged by Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy, Philip Chevron, Jem Finer, James Fearnley, Cait O’Riordan, Andrew Ranken
- Navigator – Phil Gaston
- Billy’s Bones
- The Gentleman Soldier – traditional, arranged by Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy, Philip Chevron, Jem Finer, James Fearnley, Cait O’Riordan, Andrew Ranken
- And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda – Eric Bogle
Buddy Guy: The Blues Don’t Lie
On September 30, 2022, “RCA” label released “The Blues Don’t Lie”, the 19th Buddy Guy album. It was recorded in 2022, and was produced by Tom Hambridge.
Personnel:
- Buddy Guy – vocals, guitar
- Mavis Staples – vocal
- Elvis Costello – vocal
- James Taylor – vocal
- Bobby Rush – vocal
- Jason Isbell – vocal
- Wendy Moten – vocal
- Rob McNelley – guitar
- Kevin McKendree – Hammond B3 organ, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano
- Reese Wynans – Hammond B3 organ, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano
- Michael Rhodes – bass
- Glenn Worf – bass
- Tom Hambridge – drums, percussions, tambourine, backing vocal, mixing
- Ducky Carlisle – recording
- Zach Allen, Jonathan Lackey, Dave O’Donnell, Casey Wasner, Steve Weeder – additional recording
- Michael Saint-Leon – mixing
- Brian Lucey – mastering
- Gavin Taylor – art direction, design
- Paul Natkin – photography
Track listing:
- I Let My Guitar Do the Talking – Buddy Guy, Tom Hambridge
- Blues Don’t Lie – Tom Hambridge
- The World Needs Love – Buddy Guy
- We Go Back – Richard Fleming, Tom Hambridge
- Symptoms of Love – Richard Fleming, Tom Hambridge
- Follow the Money – Tom Hambridge, Gary Nicholson
- Well Enough Alone – Richard Fleming, Tom Hambridge
- What’s Wrong with That – Richard Fleming, Tom Hambridge
- Gunsmoke Blues – Richard Fleming, Tom Hambridge
- House Party – Richard Fleming, Tom Hambridge
- Sweet Thing – Joe Josea, B.B. King
- Backdoor Scratchin’ – Tom Hambridge, Gary Nicholson
- I’ve Got a Feeling – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Rabbit Blood – Richard Fleming, Tom Hambridge
- Last Call – Tom Hambridge, Bill Sweeney
- King Bee – James Moore
Elvis Costello and The Imposters: The Boy Named If
On January 14, 2022, “EMI” label released “The Boy Named If”, album by Elvis Costello and The Imposters (the 32nd Elvis Costello album). It was recorded in 2021, and was produced by Sebastian Crys and Elvis Costello.
Personnel:
- Elvis Costello – vocals, guitar, piano
- Steve Nieve – keyboards, piano
- Davey Faragher – bass, upright bass
- Pete Thomas – drums, percussion
- Nicole Atkins – vocals
- Sebastian Krys – backing vocals, engineer, mixing
- Dex Green – recording
- Daniel Galindo – engineer
- Ron Taylor – engineer
- Brian Lucey – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks are written by Elvis Costello.
- Farewell, OK
- The Boy Named If
- Penelope Halfpenny
- The Difference
- What If I Can’t Give You Anything but Love
- Paint the Red Rose Blue
- Mistook Me for a Friend
- My Most Beautiful Mistake
- Magnificent Hurt
- The Man You Love to Hate
- The Death of Magic Thinking
- Trick Out the Truth
- Mr. Crescent
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