On December 16, 2017, “Concord” label released “Exposure”, the sixth Esperanza Spalding studio album. It was recorded in September 2017, at “NRG Recording Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Esperanza Spalding, Ray Angry, Matthew Stevens, Justin Tyson, and Rob Schwimmer.
Personnel:
Esperanza Spalding – vocals, acoustic bass, electric bass, kalimba
Matthew Stevens – guitar
Robert Glasper – piano
Ray Angry – keyboard
Justin Tyson – drums
Andrew Bird – vocals, violin
Lalah Hathaway – vocals
Rob Schwimmer – continuum
Tivona Miller – backing vocals
Starr Busby – backing vocals
Fernando Lodeiro – recording, mixing
Zach Brown – recording
Rich Costey – mixing
Paul Blakemore – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Esperanza Spalding except where noted.
Exposure
Swimming Toward the Black Dot
Public Trance It
Heaven in Pennies – Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding
Colonial Fire
Coming to Life – Lalah Hathaway, Esperanza Spalding
Geriment
I Am Telling You
The Way You Got the Love – Andrew Bird, Esperanza Spalding
I Do
Double Jointed Canyon – Justin Tyson, Matthew Stevens, Esperanza Spalding
On December 13, 1988, “Columbia” label released “The Best Years of Our Lives”, the eighteenth Neil Diamond studio album. It was recorded in 1988, at “Chartmaker Studios”, “Lion Share Recording Studios”, “Village Recorders”, “Ocean Way Recording” in Los Angeles, “A&M Studios” in Hollywood, “Omnisound Recording Studios” in Nashville, “Seacost Sound” in Victoria, British Columbia, and was produced by David Foster.
Personnel:
Neil Diamond – lead vocals
Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin, Renée Geyer, Richard Page – backing vocals
Richard Bennett – acoustic guitar
Dean Parks – acoustic and electric guitar
Michael Landau, Steve Lukather – electric guitar
Michael Boddicker, Robbie Buchanan, David Foster, Tom Hensley, Alan Lindgren, Michael Omartian, David Paich – keyboards
Mike Brignardello, Reinie Press – bass guitar
Tris Imboden, Paul Leim, Carlos Vega – drums
Rick Bowen, Rhett Lawrence, Kevin Maloney – synthesizer programming
Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Dan Higgins, Bill Reichenbach Jr., Larry Williams – horns
David Foster, Jerry Hey – horn arrangements
Jeremy Lubbock – string arrangements
David Foster – arranger
Jeffrey Woodruff – engineer
Jesse Kanner, Ray Pyle, Dave Reitzas – engineer assistant
Humberto Gatica – mixing
Mauricio Guerrero, Laura Livingston – mixing assistant
George Marino – mastering
David Kirschner – art direction, design
Beverley Lazor-Bahr – additional design
Matthew Rolston – photography
Sam Cole, Chris Earthy – production coordination
Ned Brown, Barry Cardinale, Larry E. Williams, Alison Zanetos – production assistant
Track listing:
All tracks by Neil Diamond, except where noted.
The Best Years of Our Lives
Hard Times for Lovers
This Time – Neil Diamond, David Foster, Jeremy Lubbock
Everything’s Gonna Be Fine – Neil Diamond, Weldon Dean Parks
Hooked on the Memory of You
Take Care of Me – Neil Diamond, David Foster
Baby Can I Hold You – Tracy Chapman
Carmelita’s Eyes – Neil Diamond, David Foster
Courtin’ Disaster – Neil Diamond, David Foster
If I Couldn’t See You Again
Long Hard Climb – Neil Diamond, Tom Hensley, Alan Lindgren
In December 1955, “Norgran” label released “Pres and Sweets”, an album by Lester Young and Harry Edison, It was recorded in November 1955, at “Radio Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
Lester Young – tenor saxophone
Harry Edison – trumpet
Oscar Peterson – piano
Herb Ellis – guitar
Ray Brown – bass
Buddy Rich – drums
Track listing:
Mean to Me – Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk
Red Boy Blues – Lester Young
Pennies from Heaven – Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke
That’s All – Alan Brandt, Bob Haymes
One O’Clock Jump – Count Basie
She’s Funny That Way – Neil Moret, Richard A. Whiting
On December 1, 2008, “New West” labl released “Ready for the Flood”, an album by Mark Olson and Gary Louris. It was recorded in 2008, at “Sage & Sound Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Chris Robinson.
Personnel:
Mark Olson – vocals, acoustic guitar, Fender Rhodes, Melodeon
Gary Louris – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonica
On November 29, 1993, “ZYX Music” label released “Bastards”, the eleventh Motörhead studio album. It was recorded in 1993, at “A&M Studios” and “Prime Time Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Howard Benson.
Personnel:
Lemmy (Ian Kilmister) – lead vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
Phil “Zööm” Campbell – rhythm and lead guitar
Michael “Würzel” Burston – rhythm and lead guitar
Mikkey Dee – drums
Howard Benson – keyboards, mixing
Ryan Dorn – engineer, mixing
John Aguto – engineer assistant
Randy Wine – engineer assistant
Darrin Mann – engineer assistant
John Gaudesi – engineer assistant
Gregg Barrett – engineer assistant
Devin Foutz – engineer assistant
Eddy Schreyer – mastering
Lisa Lake – art design, layout
Connie Williamson – art design, layout
Joe Petagno Snaggletooth – design
Henri Clausei – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Ian Kilmister, Phil Campbell, Michael Burston, Mikkey Dee except where noted.
On November 20, 1973, “Warner Bros” label released “Muscle of Love”, the seventh and final Alice Cooper band studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Sunset Sound” in Hollywood, “Record Plant” in New York, “The Cooper Mansion” in Greenwich, Connecticut, and was produced by Jack Richardson and Jack Douglas.
Personnel:
Alice Cooper – vocals
Glen Buxton – lead guitar
Michael Bruce – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Dennis Dunaway – bass guitar, backing vocals
Neal Smith – drums, backing vocals
Mick Mashbir – guitar
Dick Wagner – guitar
Bob Dolin – keyboards, backing vocals
Paul Prestopino – banjo
Dave Libert, Dolly, Stu Daye, Dennis Ferrante, Joe Gannon, The Big Cheese, Liza Minnelli, Labelle, Ronnie Spector, The Pointer Sisters – backing vocals
Track listing:
Big Apple Dreamin’ (Hippo) – Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith
Never Been Sold Before – Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith
Head Hearted Alice – Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce
Crazy Little Child – Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce
Working Up a Sweat – Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce
Muscle of Love – Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce
Man With the Golden Gun – Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith
Teenage lament ’74 – Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce
Woman Machine – Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith
On October 24, 2006, “Concord” label released “Givin’ It Up”, an album by Al Jarreau and George Benson. It was recorded in April 2006, at “Henson Recording Studios”, “NRG Studios”, and “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood; “G Studio Digital” in Studio City, CA; “LAFX Studios”, “The Pass”, “Willyworld”, and “Revelation Studios” in Los Angeles; “White Lightning Studios” in Sylmar, CA; “Porcupine Studios” in Chandler, AZ; “The B Hive” in Phoenix, AZ; “East Bay Studios” in Tarrytown, NY, and was produced by John Burk, Michael Broening, Marcus Miller, Patti Austin, Freddie Ravel, Larry Williams and Chris Dunn. In 2007, the album won “Grammy Award” for “Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance” (Al Jarreau), and “Best Pop Instrumental Performance” (George Benson).
Personnel:
George Benson – lead and backing vocals, guitar, arrangements
Al Jarreau – lead and backing vocals, vocal percussion, arrangements
Paul McCartney – lead vocals
Ray Fuller – guitar
Dean Parks – guitar, rhythm guitar
Freddie Fox – guitar
Michael O’Neill – rhythm guitar
Michael Thompson – guitar
Larry Williams – keyboards, acoustic piano, arrangements
Michael Broening – keyboards, organ, programming, arrangements, organ
On October 22, 1996, “Columbia” label released “Trial by Fire”, the tenth Journey studio album. It was recorded in 1996, at “Ocean Way Recording” in Hollywood, “The Site” in Marin County, California, “Wildhorse” in Marin County, California, and was produced by Kevin Shirley.
Personnel:
Steve Perry – lead vocals
Neal Schon – lead guitar, backing vocals
Ross Valory – bass, backing vocals
Steve Smith – drums, percussion
Jonathan Cain – keyboards, piano, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, engineer
Paulinho da Costa – percussion
Scott Pinkerton – programming
David Campbell – string arrangements
Kevin Shirley – engineer, mixing
George Massenburg – engineer, mixing
John Hurlbut, Bob Levy – engineer
George Marino – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Steve Perry, Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, except where noted.
Message of Love – Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, John Bettis
One More
When You Love a Woman
If He Should Break Your Heart
Forever in Blue
Castles Burning
Don’t Be Down On Me Baby
Still She Cries
Colors of the Spirit – Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, John Bettis
On October 19, 1956, “RCA Victor” label released “Elvis” (also known as Elvis Presley No. 2), the second Elvis Presley studio album. It was recorded January – September 1956, at “RCA Studio 1” in New York City, “Radio Recorders Studio 1” in Hollywood, and was produced by Steve Sholes.
Personnel:
Elvis Presley – vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
Scotty Moore – electric guitar
Shorty Long – piano
Gordon Stoker – piano
Bill Black – double bass
D. J. Fontana – drums
The Jordanaires – backing vocals
Track listing:
Rip It Up – Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco
Love Me – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again – Gene Sullivan, Wiley Walker
Long Tall Sally – Robert Blackwell, Enotris Johnson, Richard Penniman
First in Line – Aaron Schroeder, Ben Weisman
Paralyzed – Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley
So Glad You’re Mine – Arthur Crudup
Old Shep – Red Foley
Ready Teddy – Robert Blackwell, John Marascalo
Any Place in Paradise – Joe Thomas
How’s the World Treating You – Chet Atkins, Boudleaux Bryant
How Do You Think I Feel – Webb Pierce, Wayne Walker
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