On July 22, 2024, John Mayall died aged 90. He was musician (keyboards, harmonica, guitar), singer, songwriter and producer. In the 1960s, he formed John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians, including Sammy Prosser, Davey Graham, John Gilbey, Ricky Brown, Pete Burford, Sam Stone, Brian Myall, Keith Robertson, Bernie Watson, John McVie, Peter Ward, Martin Hart, Roger Dean, Hughie Flint, Eric Clapton, John Weider, John Slaughter, Geoff Krivit, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, Mick Taylor, Aynsley Dunbar, Micky Waller, Mick Fleetwood, Terry Edmonds, Keef Hartley, Chris Mercer, Rip Kant, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Paul Williams, Keith Tillman, Henry Lowther, Andy Fraser, Tony Reeves and Jon Hiseman. John Mayall was referred to as the “Godfather of the British Blues”, and the “Pioneer of the British Blues”, with career that spanned nearly seven decades, remaining an active musician until his death. He released seventy albums (studio and live).
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David Sanborn
On May 12, 2024, David William Sanborn died aged 78. He was musician (alto saxophone, piano), one of the most highly regarded session musicians. He recorded and performed with some of the best-known artist of the modern music including Albert King, Little Milton, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Al Jarreau, James Brown, Bryan Ferry, Michael Stanley, Eric Clapton, Bobby Charles, Cat Stevens, Roger Daltrey, Paul Simon, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers, Michael Franks, Kenny Loggins, Casiopea, Players Association, David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, Bruce Springsteen, Little Feat, Tommy Bolin, Bob James, Pure Prairie League, Kenny G, Loudon Wainwright III, George Benson, Joe Beck, Donny Hathaway, Elton John, Gil Evans, Carly Simon, Guru, Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, Kenny Garrett, Roger Waters, Steely Dan, Ween, the Eagles, Grateful Dead, Nena, Hikaru Utada, The Rolling Stones, Ian Hunter, and Toto. As leader, Sanborn released 25 albums.
Mo Foster
On July 3, 2023, Michael Ralph “Mo” Foster died aged 79. He was multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, author, and public speaker. In his career spanning over half a century, Foster recorded and performed with dozens of artists, including Jeff Beck, Gil Evans, Phil Collins, Ringo Starr, Joan Armatrading, Gerry Rafferty, Brian May, Scott Walker, Frida (of ABBA), Cliff Richard, Van Morrison, Dr John, Hank Marvin, Heaven 17, the London Symphony Orchestra, Peter Green, Micheal Schenker, Gary Moore, Sting, Cher, Olivia Newton John, Elkie Brroks, Neil Innes, Judie Tzuke, Sheena Easton, Meat Loaf, Trevor Rabin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Luka Bloom, Tim Rice, Nigel Kennedy, Affinity, Mike d’Abo, Roger Glover, Jimmy Helms. Fancy, Veronique Sanson, Mike Smith, Cerrone, Ray Russell, Andy Bown, The Walker Brothers, Chris Rainbow, Dollar, Dennis Waterman, Eric Clapton, RMS, Bob Geldof, Joe Walsh, Tony Banks, Leo Sayer, Russ Ballard, Claudio Baglioni, Kenny Rogers, Howard Jones, Tanita Tikaram, Georger Martin, Nancy Griffith and Maggie Bell. As leader, Foster released several albums, and authored a humorous book on the history of British rock guitar. In 2014, he was awarded with the “BASCA Gold Badge Award”.
John Giblin
On May 14, 2023, John Giblin died aged 71. He was musician (acoustic and electric bass), best known as excellent studio musician. He recorded and performed with John Martyn, Peter Gabriel, Annie Lenox, John Lennon, Duncan Brown, Elkie Brooks, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Phil Collins, Fish, Simple Minds, Eric Clapton, Joan Armatrading, Al Green, Kate Bush, Judie Tzuke, The Everly Brothers, Roberta Flack, Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, Jon Anderson, George Martin, Gerry Rafferty, Hugh Masakela, Fish, Alan Parsons, Manolo Garcia, Claudio Baglioni, Richard Ashcroft, Franco Battiato, Saro Cosentino, Eros Ramazzotti, Brand X and Scott Walker.
Herbie Mann: London Underground
On February 25, 1974, “Atlantic” label released “London Underground”, the 60th Herbie Mann album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Geoffrey Haslam.
Personnel:
- Herbie Mann – flute
- Albert Lee – acoustic and electric guitar
- Mick Taylor – guitar
- Pat Rebillot – keyboards
- Al Gorry – bass
- Calvin “Fuzzy” Samuels – bass
- Aynsley Dunbar – drums
- Robbie McIntosh – drums
- Armen Halburian – percussion
- Ian McDonald – alto saxophone
- Stéphane Grappelli – violin
- Gary Martin – engineer
- Paulo Bisacca – art direction, design
- Giuseppe Pino – photography
- Ahmet Ertegun – executive producer
Track listing:
- Bitch – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- Something in the Air – Speedy Keen
- Layla – Eric Clapton, Jim Gordon
- Spin Ball – Paddy Kingsland
- Mellow Yellow – Donovan Leitch
- A Whiter Shade of Pale – Gary Brooker, Keith Reid
- Memphis Spoon Bread & Dover Sole – Herbie Mann
- Paper Sun – Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood
- You Never Give Me Your Money – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Fanny: Same
In December 1970, “Reprise” label released the self-titled, debut Fanny album. It was recorded in 1970, at “The Village Recorder” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Richard Perry.
Personnel:
- June Millington – vocals, guitar
- Nickey Barclay – vocals, piano, organ
- Jean Millington – vocals, bass
- Alice de Buhr – vocals, drums, percussion
- Richard Moore – engineer
- Don Lewis – photography
- Roy Silver – associate producer
Track listing:
- Come and Hold Me – June Millington, Jean Millington
- I Just Realized – Nickey Barclay, June Millington
- Candlelighter Man – June Millington, Jean Millington
- Conversation with a Cop – Nickey Barclay
- Badge – Eric Clapton, George Harrison
- Changing Horses – Nickey Barclay
- Bitter Wine – Nickey Barclay
- Take a Message to the Captain – Nickey Barclay
- It Takes a Lot of Good Lovin’ – Alvertis Isbell, Booker T. Jones
- Shade Me – Nickey Barclay
- Seven Roads – June Millington, Jean Millington, Alice de Buhr
Stephen Bishop: Romance in Rio
On February 19, 2008, “429” label released “Romance in Rio”, the 15th Stephen Bishop album. It was recorded in 2007, and was produced by Oscar Castro-Neves and Peter Bunetta.
Personnel:
- Stephen Bishop – vocals
- Oscar Castro-Neves – guitar, keyboards
- Earl Klugh – guitar
- Eric Clapton – steel guitar
- Dave Grusin – keyboards, piano
- Brian Bromberg – bass guitar
- Alex Acuña – drums
- Kevin Ricard – percussion
- Charlotte Gibson – backing vocals
- Kenny Rankin – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Stephen Bishop, except where noted.
- Under the Jamaican Moon – Stephen Bishop, Leah Kunkel
- On and On
- Hello
- Un Baile del Corazon
- Save It for a Rainy Day
- Never Letting Go
- Bish’s Hideaway
- Annalia
- Take This Empty Heart
- One More Night
- Separate Lives
- New York in the Fifties
Bob Geldof: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere
On November 28, 1986, “Mercury” label released “Deep in the Heart of Nowhere”, the debut Bob Geldof album. It was recorded in 1986, and was produced by Rupert Hine, Jimmy Iovine and The Brothers of Doom
Personnel:
- Bob Geldof – vocals, arranger
- David A. Stewart – guitars, keyboards
- Eric Clapton – guitar
- Brian Setzer – guitar
- Jamie West-Oram – guitar
- Alison Moyet – vocals
- Maria McKee – vocals
- Annie Lennox – vocals
- Midge Ure
- Omar Hakim
- Suzie O’List
- Clem Burke
- Pat Seymour
- Gill O’Donovan
- Mint Julep
- Jools Holland
- Sonny Southern
- Maria Albert
- Lianne Davis
- T.M. Stevens
- Bono
- Rupert Hine – arranger
- Stephen W Tayler – recording, mixing
- Andrew Scarth, Jon Bavin, Joe Chiccarelli – engineer
- Mike Storey – art direction
- Brian Aris – cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Bob Geldof, except where noted.
- This Is the World Calling – Bob Geldof, Raymond Doom
- In the Pouring Rain
- August Was a Heavy Month
- Love Like a Rocket – Bob Geldof, Raymond Doom
- I Cry Too
- When I Was Young
- This Heartless Heart
- The Beat of the Night
- Truly, True Blue
- Pulled Apart by Horses
- Words from Heaven
- Good Boys in the Wrong
- Night Turns to Day
- Deep in the Heart of Nowhere
Joshua Redman: Wish
On September 21, 1993, “Warner Bros” label released “Wish”, the second Joshua Redman studio album. It was recorded in 1993, at “Power Station” and “Village Vanguard” in New York City, and was produced by Matt Pierson.
Personnel:
- Joshua Redman – tenor saxophone
- Pat Metheny – guitar
- Charlie Haden – double bass
- Billy Higgins – drums
Track listing:
- Turnaround – Ornette Coleman
- Soul Dance – Joshua Redman
- Make Sure You’re Sure – Stevie Wonder
- The Deserving Many – Joshua Redman
- We Had a Sister – Pat Metheny
- Moose the Mooche – Charlie Parker
- Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
- Whittlin – Pat Metheny
- Wish (live) – Joshua Redman
- Blues for Pat (live) – Charlie Haden
Jackie Lomax: Is This What You Want?
On March 21, 1969, “Apple” label released “Is This What You Want?”, the debut Jackie Lomax album. It was recorded June –January 1969, at “Sound Recorders Studio” in Los Angeles, “EMI Studios” and “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by George Harrison and Jackie Lomax.
Personnel:
- Jackie Lomax – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass
- George Harrison – acoustic and electric guitars
- Larry Knechtel – piano, electric piano, organ
- Paul McCartney – bass, electric guitar, drums, backing vocals
- Eric Clapton – electric guitar
- Nicky Hopkins – piano, organ
- Klaus Voormann – bass
- Joe Osborn – bass
- Spike Heatley – standup bass
- Hal Blaine – drums
- Ringo Starr – drums
- Bishop O’Brien – drums
- Tony Newman – drums
- Pete Clark – drums, percussion
- Alan Branscombe – saxophone
- Paul Beaver – Moog synthesizer
- Bernie Krause – Moog synthesizer
- Mal Evans – sound effects
- Alan Pariser – sound effects
- John Barham – string and brass arrangements
- uncredited – female backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Jackie Lomax, except where noted.
- Speak to Me
- Is This What You Want?
- How Can You Say Goodbye
- Sunset
- Sour Milk Sea – George Harrison
- Fall Inside Your Eyes
- Little Yellow Pills
- Take My Word
- The Eagle Laughs at You
- Baby You’re a Lover
- You’ve Got Me Thinking
- I Just Don’t Know
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