On May 27, 2008, “Blue Note” label released “Lay It Down”, the 29th Al Green studio album. It was recorded in 2008, and was produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and James Poyser.
On April 5, 2019, “Epic” label released “Amidst the Chaos” the sixth Sara Bareilles studio album. It was recorded in 2018, at “The Village” in Los Angeles, “Sound City Studios” in Van Nuys, CA, and was produced by T Bone Burnett. Track “Saint Honesty” earned Bareilles a “Grammy Award” for “Best American Roots Performance” at the 2020 ceremony.
Personnel:
Sara Bareilles – vocals, piano, electric guitar, programming
Marc Ribot – guitar, ukulele
Blake Mills – guitar, mandolin, 6-string bass
Joseph Ryan – guitar, vocal harmonies
T Bone Burnett – guitar
Patrick Warren – keyboards, string arrangements
Keefus Ciancia – keyboards
Philip Khronengold – piano
Dennis Crouch – acoustic and electric bass
Zachary Dawes – electric bass, 6-string bass
Jim Keltner – drums, percussion
Jay Bellerose – drums, percussion
Mike Piersante – percussion
John Legend – vocals
Emily King – vocal harmonies
Gabriel Johnson – trumpet
Billy Centenaro, Karl Wingate, Joseph Lorge – second engineer
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 February 13, 2006, “Concord” label released “Timeless”, the 38th Sérgio Mendes album. It was recorded September 2004 – January 2006, and was produced by will.i.am and Sérgio Mendes.
On August 15, 2014, “Warner Bros” label released “The Golden Echo”, the second Kimbra studio album. It was recorded in 2014, and was produced by Keefus Ciancia, Taylor Graves, John Hill, Kimbra Johnson, Major Dudes, Mystery Skulls, M-Phazes, Al Shux, Surahn Sidhu, Dave Tozer and Fagan Wilcox.
Personnel:
Kimbra Johnson- vocals
Matt Bellamy- guitar
John “JR” Robinson, Sonny J. Mason – drums
Bilal- featured artist
Mario Borgatta – assistant
Nicolas Fournier, Bo Hill, John Hill, Martin Cooke – engineer
Rich Costey – mixing, executive producer
Bob Ludwig – mastering
Thom Kerr – artwork
Alex Tenta – design, layout
Thom Kerr – photography
Track listing:
Teen Heat – Kimbra Johnson, Daniel Johns
90s Music – Kimbra Johnson, Mark Foster, Timon Martin, Stephen McQuinn, Matt Morris
Carolina – Kimbra Johnson, Keith Ciancia, Zachary Dawes, Tyler Parkford, Michael Shuman
Goldmine – Kimbra Johnson, Fraser T. Smith
Miracle – Kimbra Johnson, Stephen Bruner, Daniel Johns
Rescue Him – Kimbra Johnson, Surahn Sidhu
Madhouse – Kimbra Johnson, S. Bruner, Joel Whitley, Ron Bruner
Everlovin’ Ya – Kimbra Johnson, Taylor Graves
As You Are – Kimbra Johnson, Daniel Johns
Love in High Places – Kimbra Johnson, Ciancia, Sonny J Mason, Matt Morris, Kaveh
Nobody But You – Kimbra Johnson, John Legend, Surahn Sidhu, Dave Tozer
Waltz Me to the Grave – Kimbra Johnson, Fagan Wilcox
On March 25, 2014, “Columbia” label released “A MusiCares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen”, a concert video filmed in 2013 at the “MusiCares Person of the Year” ceremony, to honor and pay tribute to Bruce Springsteen for his artistic achievement in the music industry and dedication to philanthropy. The ceremony was hosted by Jon Stewart and features performances by musicians who have long been fans and admirers of Springsteen’s body of work. Springsteen and the E Street Band concluded the ceremony with their own performance. The video is directed by Leon Knoles.
Track listing:
Adam Raised a Cain – performed by Alabama Shakes
Because the Night – performed by Patti Smith
Atlantic City – performed by Natalie Maines, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite
American Land – performed by Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys
My City of Ruins – performed by Mavis Staples and Zac Brown
I’m on Fire – performed by Mumford and Sons
American Skin (41 Shots) -performed by Jackson Browne and Tom Morello
My Hometown – performed by Emmylou Harris
One Step Up – performed by Kenny Chesney
Streets of Philadelphia – performed by Elton John
Hungry Heart – performed by Juanes
Tougher Than the Rest – performed by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
The Ghost of Tom Joad – performed by Jim James and Tom Morello
Dancing in the Dark – performed by John Legend
Lonesome Day – performed by Sting
Born in the U.S.A. – performed by Neil Young and Crazy Horse
We Take Care of Our Own – performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Death to My Hometown – performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Thunder Road – performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Born to Run – performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Glory Days – performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
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