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Neck Deep: Life’s Not Out To Get You

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On August 14, 2015, “Hopeless” label released “Life’s Not out to Get You”, the second Neck Deep studio album. It was recorded December 2014 – January 2015, and was produced by Jeremy McKinnon and Andrew Wade.

Personnel:

  • Ben Barlow – lead vocals
  • Lloyd Roberts – lead guitar
  • Matt West – rhythm guitar
  • Fil Thorpe-Evans – bass, backing vocals
  • Dani Washington – drums
  • Jeremy McKinnon – guest vocal
  • Andrew Wade – recording, mixing
  • Alan Douches – mastering
  • Ricardo Cavolo – artwork

Track listing:

  1. Citizens of World – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
  2. Threat Level Midnight – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
  3. Can’t Kick Up the Roots – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade
  4. Kali Ma – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Jeremy McKinnon, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade
  5. Gold Steps – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Tom Denney, Jeremy McKinnon, Andrew Wade
  6. Lime St. – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow
  7. Serpents – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Andrew Dane, Jaremy McKinnon, Tom Denney
  8. The Beach Is for Lovers (Not Lonely Losers) – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
  9. December – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew wade, Jeremy McKinnon
  10. Smooth Seas Don’t Make Good Sailors – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
  11. I Hope This Comes Back To Hunt You – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon
  12. Rock Bottom – Ben Barlow, Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Dani Washington, Seb Barlow, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon

Gábor Szabó: 1969

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In August 1969, “Skye” label released “1969”, the twelve Gábor Szabó album. It was recorded in January 1969, at “United Recording Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Gary McFarland.

Personnel:

  • Gábor Szabó – guitar
  • Francois Vaz – guitar
  • Mike Melvoin – organ
  • Louis Kabok – bass
  • Randy Cierley-Sterling – electric bass
  • Jim Keltner – drums, percussion
  • George Ricci – cello
  • Gary McFarland – arrangements

Track listing:

  1. Dear Prudence – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  2. Sealed With a Kiss – Peter Udell, Gary Geld
  3. Both Sides Now – Joni Mitchell
  4. Walk Away Renee – Michael Brown, Bob Calilli, Tony Sansone
  5. You Won’t See Me – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  6. Michael from Mountains – Joni Mitchell
  7. Stormy – Buddy Buie, James Cobb
  8. In My Life – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  9. I’ve Just Seen a Face – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  10. Until It’s Time for You to Go – Buffy Sainte-Marie
  11. Somewhere I Belong – Gábor Szabó

Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz Impressions Of Japan

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On August 10, 1964, “Columbia” label released “Jazz Impressions of Japan”, album by Dave Brubeck Quartet album (the 48th Dave Brubeck album overall). It was recorded in January 1960 and June 1964, at the “CBS 30th Street Studio”, and was produced by Teo Macero.

Personnel:

  • Dave Brubeck – piano
  • Paul Desmond – saxophone
  • Eugene Wright – bass
  • Joe Morello – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Dave Brubeck, except where noted.

  1. Tokyo Traffic
  2. Rising Sun
  3. Toki’s Theme
  4. Fujiyama
  5. Zen Is When – Bud Freeman, Leon Pober
  6. The City Is Crying
  7. Osaka Blues
  8. Koto Song

Ishmael Ensemble: Visions Of Light

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On August 6, 2021, “Severn Songs” label released “Visions of Light”, the second Ishmael Ensemble album. It was recorded in 2021, at “PlayPen” in Bristol, and was produced by Pete Cunningham.

Personnel:

  • Stephen Mullins – electric guitar
  • Pete Cunningham – saxophone, synthesizer, resonator guitar, drums, electronic drums, arrangements
  • Chris Hillier – vocals, piano, electric piano
  • Tiny Chapter – vocals
  • Jake Spurgeon – syntheiser
  • Ned Pegler – synthesizer
  • Holysseus Fly – vocals, piano
  • Lydia Clews – flute
  • Ross Hughes – alto flute, bass clarinet
  • Bethany M. Roberts – violin
  • Bethany Stenning – harp, dulcimer
  • Rich Allen – double bass
  • Harry Stoneham – bass
  • Rory O’Gorman – drums, percussion, bodhran
  • Ali Chant – recording, mixing, additional production
  • Shawn Joseph – mastering
  • Lesley Harry – artwork
  • Rhombus Studio – design
  • Rgys Crouch – lacquer cut

Track listing:

  1. Intro – Pete Cunningham, Stephen Mullins
  2. Feather – Holysseus Fly, Pete Cunningham
  3. Wax Werk – Pete Cunningham
  4. Soma Centre – Jake Spurgeon, Pete Cunningham
  5. Empty Hands – Holysseus Fly, Pete Cunningham
  6. Looking Glass – Pete Cunningham, Bethany Stenning
  7. Morning Chorus – Chris Hillier, Pete Cunningham
  8. Visions of Light – Chris Hillier, Pete Cunningham
  9. The Gift – Pete Cunningham, Tiny Chapter
  10. January – Holysseus Fly, Pete Cunningham

Johnny Griffin: The Kerry Dancers

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In August 1962, “Riverside” label released “The Kerry Dancers“, album by Johnny Griffin Quartet (the 16th Johnny Griffin album overall). It was recorded December 1961 – January 1962, at “Plaza Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Orin Keepnews.

Personnel:

  • Johnny Griffin — tenor saxophone
  • Barry Harris – piano
  • Ron Carter – bass
  • Ben Riley – drums

 Track listing:

  1. The Kerry Dancers – traditional
  2. Black Is the Color of My True Love’s Hair – traditional
  3. Green Grow the Rushes – traditional
  4. The Londonderry Air – traditional
  5. 25½ Daze – Sara Cassey
  6. Oh, Now I See – Johnny Griffin
  7. Hush-a-Bye – traditional
  8. Ballad for Monsieur – Sara Cassey

Jimmy Smith: Crazy! Baby

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In August 1960, “Blue Note” label released “Crazy! Baby”, the 16th Jimmy Smith album. It was recorded in January 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Jimmy Smith – organ
  • Quentin Warren – guitar
  • Donald Bailey – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering
  • Reid Miles – design
  • Bob Ganley – photography
  • Leonard Feather – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. When Johnny Comes Marching Home – traditional
  2. Makin’ Whoopee – Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn
  3. A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie
  4. Sonnymoon for Two – Sonny Rollins
  5. Mack the Knife – Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill
  6. What’s New? – Bob Haggart, Johnny Burke
  7. Alfredo – Jimmy Smith

Nat King Cole: Sings For Two In Love

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In August 1953, “Capitol” label released “Sings for Two in Love”, the tenth Nat King Cole album. It was recorded in January 1953, at “Capitol” in Hollywood, and was produced by Lee Gillete. It was released in 10” format vinyl.

Personnel:

  • Nat King Cole – vocals
  • Nelson Riddle – arrangements, conductor

Track listing:

  1. Love Is Here to Stay – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
  2. A Handful of Stars – Jack Lawrence, Ted Shapiro
  3. This Can’t Be Love – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
  4. A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet – Gus Kahn, Harry Woods
  5. There Goes My Heart – Benny Davis, Abner Silver
  6. Dinner for One, Please James – Michael Carr
  7. Almost Like Being in Love – Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe
  8. Tenderly – Walter Lloyd Gross, Lawrence

Dorothy Ashby: The Rubáiyát of Dorothy Ashby

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In July 1970, “Cadet” label released “The Rubáiyát of Dorothy Ashby”, the tenth Dorothy Ashby album. It was recorded November 1969 – January 1970, at “Ter Mar Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by Richard Evans.

Personnel:

  • Dorothy Ashby – vocals, harp, koto
  • Cliff Davis – alto saxophone
  • Lenny Druss – flute, oboe, piccolo flute
  • Stu Katz – vibraphone
  • Cash McCall – guitar
  • Fred Katz – kalimba
  • Ed Green – violin
  • Richard Evans – arrangements, conductor

Track listing:

All tracks by Dorothy Ashby.

  1. Myself When Young
  2. For Some We Loved
  3. Wax and Wane
  4. Drink
  5. Wine
  6. Dust
  7. Joyful Grass and Grape
  8. Shadow Shapes
  9. Heaven and Hell
  10. The Moving Finger

Sonny Red: Out Of The Blue

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In July 1960, “Blue Note” label released “Out of the Blue”, the second Sonny Red album. It was recorded December 1959 – January 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Sonny Red – alto saxophone
  • Wynton Kelly – piano
  • Sam Jones – bass
  • Roy Brooks – drums
  • Paul Chambers – bass
  • Jimmy Cobb – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording, mastering
  • Reid Miles – design
  • Francis Wolff – photography
  • Ira Gitler – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Sonny Red, except where noted.

  1. Bluesville
  2. Stay as Sweet as You Are – Mack Gordon, Harry Revel
  3. I’ve Never Been in Love Before – Frank Loesser
  4. Nadia
  5. Blues in the Pocket
  6. Alone Too Long – Dorothy Fields, Arthur Schwartz
  7. The Lope
  8. Stairway to the Stars – Matt Malneck, Mitchell Parish, Frank Signorelli

Camel: A Nod And A Wink

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On July 22, 2002, “Camel Productions” label released “A Nod and a Wink”, the fourteenth Camel album. It was dedicated to Peter Bardens , who passed away in January 2002.

Personnel:

  • Andrew Latimer – vocals, guitar, flute, keyboards
  • Guy LeBlanc – vocals, keyboards
  • Colin Bass – vocals, bass
  • Terry Carleton – vocals, percussion
  • Denis Clement – percussion
  • JR Johnston – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. A Nod and a Wink
  2. Simple Pleasures
  3. A Boy’s Life
  4. Fox Hill
  5. The Miller’s Tale
  6. Squigley Fair
  7. For Today